The U.s. Patent Office should have that info.
The U.s. Patent Office should have that info.
with a washboard
who invented the washboard?
Washboard Sam died in 1966.
Washboard Sam was born in 1910.
Washboard Willie died on 1991-08-24.
Washboard Willie was born on 1909-07-24.
Antique primitive wooden washboard. Vintage advertising washboard with hanging rail made around the 1910's by the National Washboard co. Constructed with a wooden frame and backing for the pressed aluminum body, this washboard retains its original brass and wood with towel rack. This model no 194 advertised the soap saver zinc laundry detergent which was meant to be used in conjunction with the washboard. Marked on front: National Washboard Co, Chicago Saginaw Memphis, Soap Saver. Trademark Reg US PAT OFF, Made in USA, No.194, Patent 1152766-1283148 This is a great addition to your primitive home decor or as a accent piece in a vintage kitchen or launderette. MEASUREMENTS Antique washboard measures 24" long by 102.5" wide by 3.75" deep and weighs 2lbs 11oz CONDITION In good condition with signs of use commensurate with age (please see all pictures as they form part of the condition description). Shop Ref: Box No. Antique Washboard Shelf Feel free to contact me if you have any further questions about this item.
The National Washboard CO 11 was produced in the early 1800s. Development for the washboard took several years and was finally patented in 1833.
You cannot get reproductions from National Washboard Co, but you can get a brand new washboard still made by the Columbus Washboard Co. of Logan, Ohio. Help support them in the 21st century and buy a product still made in the USA! Check out www.columbuswashboard.com
The washboard was historically used to scrub dirty clothing. First made out of wood and then replaced with galvanized metal. Today washing machines use an agitator to does the work of the washboard.