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1862 London Exhibition: Catalogue: Class VIII.: W. Williamson

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2025. WILLIAMSON, W., 133 High Holborn.

Washing, wringing, and mangling machine.

MACHINE FOR WASHING CLOTHES AND FABRICS, With rollers attached for wringing and mangling.

These washing machines have been adopted by the Admiralty and War Department for naval and military hospitals. They are made of sizes from 1 ft. 6 in. long, 12 in. wide, up to 9 ft. long, 4 ft. 6 in. wide.

Nursery washing machines. £2-5 to £3-5

Ditto, and for wringing and mangling. £4-15 to £5-15

Domestic washing machines. £3-10 to £8-10

Ditto, and for wringing and mangling. £8-10 to £15-10

Machines for institutions and laundries. £12-10 to £15-10

Ditto, and for wringing and mangling. £22-10 to £26-10

Power washing machines. £30 to £100

Ditto, with steam engine attached. £50 to £150

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