Dolly stick; c.1930-1950; STMEA:1988-9.1


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Food Museum

Name/Title

Dolly stick

About this object

Dolly sticks were used with a dolly tub to wash laundry. It was a strenuous task; the dolly stick had to be used with a rotational and a vertical movement. Other designs were available such as washing punch and possers.

Date Made

c.1930-1950

Medium and Materials

Whole : wood

Measurements

Height: 90 cm
Height (legs): 18 cm
Length: 33 cm

Object Type

dolly

Object number

STMEA:1988-9.1

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Tags

cleaning
dolly
domestic
laundry

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