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Antique Framed Print : This is the largest washing machine in the country in June 1979
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This is the largest washing machine in the country in June 1979
This is the largest washing machine in the country in June 1979.The monster with the 3, 999lb. an hour appetite for dirty clothes arrived recently at a Gateshead laundry
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Mirrorpix
Media ID 21414038
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1870s 1979 Laundry Machinery Uk Social History
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.1cm x 24.6cm (14.6" x 9.7")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This is the largest washing machine in the country in June 1979. The monster with its colossal appetite for dirty clothes arrived recently at a Gateshead laundry, marking a significant milestone in the UK's industrial and social history of the late 20th century. Standing tall and mighty, this mammoth machinery from the 1970s was a true marvel of engineering. With an impressive weight of 3,999 pounds per hour, this behemoth had the capacity to devour heaps upon heaps of soiled garments in record time. Its arrival brought about a revolution in laundry services, transforming mundane chores into efficient operations on an unprecedented scale. The photograph captures not only the sheer size but also the awe-inspiring presence of this mechanical giant. It stands as a testament to human ingenuity and progress during that era when industries were rapidly evolving. Looking back at this snapshot from Memory Lane Prints takes us on a journey through time, reminding us how far we have come since those days. It serves as a reminder that innovation knows no bounds when it comes to simplifying our daily lives. Let us cherish these glimpses into our past – they are windows into moments that shaped our present.
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