Ewbank Master Washer
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Ewbank Master Washer
A housewife uses her Ewbank Master Clothes Washer for washing, wringing and ironing
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 603668
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10126801
House Hold House Wife Ironing Laundry Machines Master Washer Washin G Wringing 1937
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the daily routine of a devoted housewife in the heart of the 1930s. The scene unfolds in the comfort of her home, where the aroma of fresh laundry mingles with the warmth of a wood-burning stove. In the foreground, the housewife stands at her trusty Ewbank Master Washer, a bulky yet efficient appliance that was a common sight in many homes during this era. The laundry basket brimming with soiled clothes sits nearby, ready to be transformed into a fresh and clean pile. The washer, a marvel of its time, is a testament to the technological advancements that made household chores more manageable. With a simple turn of the handle, the washer fills with water and begins its rhythmic churning, washing the clothes with a mechanical efficiency that was unheard of just a few decades prior. Once the clothes have been washed, the housewife moves on to the next step - wringing out the excess water. She expertly manipulates the wringer, her hands deftly guiding the clothes through the rollers, extracting every last drop of water. The wringer, a crucial component of the Ewbank Master Washer, was a labor-saving innovation that made the process of washing clothes much more efficient and less physically demanding. The final step in the laundry process is ironing, a meticulous and time-consuming task. The iron, heated on the wood-burning stove, is carefully applied to each piece of clothing, smoothing out wrinkles and creases. The housewife's expression is one of concentration and determination, a testament to the unwavering dedication and hard work that went into maintaining a clean and well-run household in the 1930s. This photograph is a poignant reminder of a bygone era, when household chores were a labor-intensive and time-consuming affair, and the role of the housewife was a deeply cherished and essential one.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
