Object number
90/25
Description
Washing tub used by Ada Holyroyd, in the 1920s and 1930s before she acquired a washing machine. 'VOLOVO PATENTS'.
This washing tub was used by Ada Holyroyd, the donor's mother, in the 1920s and 1930s before she acquired a washing machine. It was used in conjunction with the wooden dolly (90/24) to wash clothes. It consists of a galvanised iron tub, inscribed on the base with 'VOLOVO PATENTS'.
Physical description
1 wash tub: iron; good conditionInscription on base: VOLOLO PATENT
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'Standard museum name // TUB // Accession number // 90/25 // Classification // DOMESTIC Cleaning laundering // Negative number // 60/16767 // ... // Description // Galvanised iron tub. The metal is ridged vertically and there is one seam where the metal is joined. It has a smooth rim. // Inscription on base: VOLOLO PATENT // Dimensions // Height: 51.0cm // Diameter (at top): 45.0cm (at base) 40.0cm // Associated information // This Tub belonged to Mr Holyroyd's mother Ada Holyroyd [nee Carter]. It was used by her in the 1920s and 1930s before she acquired a washing machine. // It was used for washing clothes together with the wash dolly (90/24).'
Production date
1920 - 1939
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_16767.tif - High resolution image
