Antique primitive wooden washboard. Vintage advertising washboard with hanging rail made around the 1910's by the National Washboard co. Constructed with a wooden frame and backing for the pressed aluminum body, this washboard retains its original brass and wood with towel rack. This model no 194 advertised the soap saver zinc laundry detergent which was meant to be used in conjunction with the washboard.
Marked on front: National Washboard Co, Chicago Saginaw Memphis, Soap Saver. Trademark Reg US PAT OFF, Made in USA, No.194, Patent 1152766-1283148
This is a great addition to your primitive home decor or as a accent piece in a vintage kitchen or launderette.
MEASUREMENTS
Antique washboard measures 24" long by 102.5" wide by 3.75" deep and weighs 2lbs 11oz
CONDITION
In good condition with signs of use commensurate with age (please see all pictures as they form part of the condition description).
Shop Ref: Box No. Antique Washboard Shelf
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The National Washboard CO 11 was produced in the early 1800s. Development for the washboard took several years and was finally patented in 1833.
You cannot get reproductions from National Washboard Co, but you can get a brand new washboard still made by the Columbus Washboard Co. of Logan, Ohio. Help support them in the 21st century and buy a product still made in the USA! Check out www.columbuswashboard.com
The U.s. Patent Office should have that info.
1941
The U.s. Patent Office should have that info.
my grandmother who is 84 gave me one that her mother used. so if my grandma who is 84 was a little girl when her mother used it, that definitely puts it over 80 years old. What is the value of the washyboard-National Washboard Co. 801?
The numbers on old washboards from the National Washboard Company typically indicate the size or model of the washboard. These numbers can correspond to the specific dimensions or the number of ridges on the washboard, which affect its effectiveness for scrubbing clothes. Additionally, different models may have been designed for varying types of laundry tasks. Collectors and enthusiasts often reference these numbers to determine the age and value of the washboard.
The National Washboard Co. Model 862 was sold for approximately $1.00 in 1941. Today, its value can vary widely depending on its condition, rarity, and market demand, typically ranging from $10 to $50 for a well-preserved example. Collectors and vintage enthusiasts may pay more for unique or pristine models. Always consult current market listings for the most accurate valuation.
To find information on a 100th anniversary washboard from the Geo Worthington Co. in Cleveland, OH, you can start by checking local historical societies or museums in Cleveland that focus on industrial history. Online auction sites, antique shops, and collector forums may also have listings or discussions related to the washboard. Additionally, you could search through vintage appliance or washboard collector websites, as well as social media groups dedicated to antique collecting for insights and potential leads.
It is 194 miles via I-25 and I-70.
Peter Shotton was John Lennon's oldest friend, from his own neighborhood in Woolton, and co-founded the group with Lennon. Shotton played rhythm on a washboard, but did not enjoy playing music. Lennon "fired" Shotton later by breaking the washboard over his head, but they remained friends.
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