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'Whatever you do Eddie, keep your fingers away from the wringer!" As a little boy, I heard that warning often on Wednesday, which happened to be Mom's laundry day. We had an unfinished basement where ...

Discover 17 rare vintage photos showing the physical grit, washboards, and wringers of laundry day throughout history.

During the 1930’s and 40’s, Mondays were usually designated to washing the family clothes. The clothing inventory, especially for children from large families, was much smaller than today. For most ...

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