American (Ohio), second half 19th century. A salesman sample for the Hugunin and Whitney Washing Machine complete with patent tag identifying patent date of Aug. 21, 1860 and metal "Sanitary" washing board. Patented by R. B. Hugunin of Cleveland, Ohio and G. W. Whitney of Berea, Ohio, this improved design featured two grooved surfaces that moved in opposite directions; ht. 8.25, wd. 11.25, dp. 8 in. Condition: Some corrosion to metal surfaces, paint loss to tub with some small chips to upper rim. Please contact cleveland@cowans.com for condition inquiries. Please note that a condition report is only an opinion, given as a courtesy, and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Cowan's Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
American (Ohio), second half 19th century. A salesman sample for the Hugunin and Whitney Washing Machine complete with patent tag identifying patent date of Aug. 21, 1860 and metal "Sanitary" washing board. Patented by R. B. Hugunin of Cleveland, Ohio and G. W. Whitney of Berea, Ohio, this improved design featured two grooved surfaces that moved in opposite directions; ht. 8.25, wd. 11.25, dp. 8 in. Condition: Some corrosion to metal surfaces, paint loss to tub with some small chips to upper rim. Please contact cleveland@cowans.com for condition inquiries. Please note that a condition report is only an opinion, given as a courtesy, and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Cowan's Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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