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Collection Item: Washing Machine

Basic info

Collection
Social History
Object name
Washing machine
Object category
Domestic and family life
Object subcategory
Household management
Creators
Hotpoint Limited (Maker)
Description
Hotpoint supermatic twin tub. Rectangular cream coloured enamel body. Two lids at the top. Raised triangular back panel with choice of programmes and temperature dials. "HOTPOINT SUPERMATIC " on a raised black panel. Manufacturers plaque on reverse.
Production date start
1961
Production date end
1961
Period
1960s

More info

Identification

Object number
YORCM : DA6256
Number of objects
1
Classification code
2.532
Classification scheme
SHIC
ID
45018575

Physical Characteristics

Materials
Metal (Body)
Enamel (Surface)
Plastic (Fitting)

Production

Creators
Hotpoint Limited (Maker)
Location
London