Patent Model - Improvement in Washing-Machines
Maker and role
Thomas McDonald, Patentee
Production date
Dec 23 1879
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Object detail
Media/Materials
Wood, iron, fabric
Measurements
9 x 23 x 15" (22.9 x 58.4 x 38.1cm)
Description
McDonald's patent improves the machine patented by him "December 18, 1875, No. 198,205, in such manner as that the endless felt belts of paper-making machines or fine textile fabrics in an endless sack can be washed in the machine without injury to the texture of the belt or fabric; and it consists in the construction and arrangement of the operating parts..." (Patent Number 222,794)
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Object number
2015.14.3077
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