Self-Cleaning House "Clothes-Freshner" Closet Model
Object Detail
Maker and Role
Frances Gabe (b.1915, d.2017), Patentee
Date
Circa 1980
Object Type
Media
Plastic, metal
Dimensions
9 7/8 x 9 1/4 x 4 1/2" (25.1 x 23.5 x 11.4cm)
Description
Frances Gabe's Self-Cleaning House was patented on January 31, 1984 as a Self-Cleaning Building Construction. Included in the patent was more than 60 separate inventions including this one for a "clothes-freshner" closet.
According to Gabe: "One hangs the soiled clothing in the closet, presses a button, and in approximately an hour the clothes are washed, dried, and ready for wearing again."
According to Gabe: "One hangs the soiled clothing in the closet, presses a button, and in approximately an hour the clothes are washed, dried, and ready for wearing again."
Collection
Fred M.B. Amram & Sandra A. Brick Woman Inventor Collection
Object No
2005.21.1
Currently on Display
No
Maker Details