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A hand-cranked washer, 1923 (illustration)
7485486 A hand-cranked washer, 1923 (illustration); (add.info.: Advances in laundry at the beginning of the 20th century: a new hand-cranked washer simplifies washing clothes by stirring them in soapy water - All the housewives have to do is turn the handle of the washing machine on a wood or charcoal stove that heats the water for ten minutes. Illustration taken from the magazine La Science et la Vie no. 74, August 1923); © Patrice Cartier. All rights reserved 2023
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© © Patrice Cartier. All rights reserved 2024 / Bridgeman Images
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14"x12" (38x32cm) Modern Frame
Transport yourself back in time with this vintage illustration of a hand-cranked washer from 1923. Simplifying the laundry process, this framed print captures the advances in household technology at the turn of the century. Add a touch of nostalgia to your decor with this unique piece by Patrice Cartier.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (38x32cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm 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
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.3cm x 24.4cm (6.8" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 32.5cm x 37.6cm (12.8" x 14.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This illustration from 1923 showcases the advances in laundry technology at the beginning of the 20th century. The hand-cranked washer depicted simplifies the arduous task of washing clothes by stirring them in soapy water with ease. All that housewives had to do was turn the handle of the washing machine, which was placed on a wood or charcoal stove to heat up the water for ten minutes.
The image captures a moment of modernity and progress, as women embraced new technologies to streamline their domestic chores. The intricate details of the machinery highlight how innovation was transforming household tasks during this era.
The black and white composition adds a timeless quality to this snapshot from history, transporting us back to a time when manual labor was being replaced by power machinery. This illustration serves as a reminder of how far we have come in terms of modernization and efficiency in our daily lives.
Overall, this print is not just a visual representation but also a symbol of resilience and adaptability as people embraced change during an era marked by rapid technological advancements.
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