 Click thumbnail for a larger image. | Creator(s): Roto Dry Date: 1920 - Description: Galvanised metal outer cylinder, with a galvanised, rotating inner cylinder with drainage holes in it. On three legs. Fitted over a laundry trough and was used for rinsing soapy washing and spinning out the water. Bottom of inner cylinder is inscribed "ROTODRY ROTO PRODUCTS MELBOURNE PATENT NO. 15203". The same information is repeated on the legs. An advertisement by Myers in the Herald newspaper in 1945 gives the price as Seven Pounds one and six. Format: realia Object: clothes driers Material: galvanised steel Titles: Rotodry Rinsing and Drying Machine Subjects: washing machines Institution: Furneaux Historical Research Association Inc. Object number: FHR_00213 Disclaimer The content of this record is provided by Furneaux Historical Research Association Inc.. For any questions about the content please contact them. |
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