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Mangles and washing machines Date: 1884
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1884 Household Laundry Lever Machines Mangle Mangles Washing
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Step back in time to the 1880s and witness the daily chore of laundry day in a Victorian household. In this photograph from Mary Evans Prints Online, we see a woman carefully feeding clothes through a mangle, a labor-intensive device used to wring out excess water from recently washed garments. The mangle, a common household appliance during this era, consisted of two rollers separated by a distance that could be adjusted to suit the size of the clothing. The woman's expression is focused and determined as she works the lever to press the clothes against the rollers, extracting as much water as possible before hanging the items out to dry. The presence of a washing machine in the background suggests that this household may have been slightly more affluent, as washing machines were a luxury item at the time. Despite the advancement of technology, the laundry process was still a time-consuming and physically demanding task. The use of mangles and washing machines required significant effort and patience, but it was a necessary part of maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the Victorian era. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the daily life of a Victorian household and the importance of the simple yet essential chore of laundry.
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