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Wilkins Servis brand 'Superheat' washing machine

Object

Washing machine

Production date

1950s

Object number

2000.124

Physical Description

A Wilkins Servis brand 'Superheat' washing machine with integral mangle on top. It is made of cream enamelled steel with red plastic handles. When is use, the motor can be seen pumping when the door is opened, and the the water in the basin above can be seen heating up. The water basin is grey-white with a black plastic whirling wheel, and closes with a round lid. The front door contains a pair of wooden washing tongs.The machine was found by the former owner in W.Bryant's house when she purchased it.

Material

Steel
Enamel
Plastic

Dimension

Height (Whole): 1130m
Width (Whole): 505mm
Depth (Whole): 580mm

On display?

No