Cast iron mangle

Object

Mangle

Production date

1920 = 1939

Object number

1987.222

Physical Description

A fairly typical cast iron mangle for domestic use, probably from the early 20th century. In the later 19th century and early 20th century such mechanical laundry aids were more widely used amongst middle class households than early washing machines.

Material

Cast Iron

Wood

Dimension

Width: 685mm
Height: 796mm
Depth: 540mm