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Description |
Rectangular wood shaped washboard with two open handles at top. Board and handles are carved from one single piece of wood. One side of board has a ribbed surface, and reverse side of the board has a flat surface. Wood is rotting and badly deteriorating, with evidence of heavy insect infestation. Small paper label attached to flat surface of wood at the top of the board reads: "TIVERTON AND LITTLE COMPTON / MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. / C. C. BROWNELL, AGENT / LITTLE COMPTON, R. I." |
Object Name |
Washboard |
Catalog Number |
2007.3485 |
Date |
19th c. |
Category |
5: T&E For Science & Technology |
Sub-category |
Maintenance T&E |
Material |
Wood, paper |
Provenance |
Small paper label attached to flat surface of wood at the top of the board reads: "TIVERTON AND LITTLE COMPTON / MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. / C. C. BROWNELL, AGENT / LITTLE COMPTON, R. I." |