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Grantham, NH
$130.00
Title
Old Washboard Laundry Days
Artist
Edward Fielding
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Vintage memories of the good old days of washing laundry by hand.
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Photography by Edward M. Fielding
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A washboard is a tool designed for hand washing clothing. With mechanized cleaning of clothing becoming more common by the end of the 20th century, the washboard has become better known for its originally subsidiary use as a musical instrument.
The traditional washboard is usually constructed with a rectangular wooden frame in which are mounted a series of ridges or corrugations for the clothing to be rubbed upon. For 19th century washboards, the ridges were often of wood; by the 20th century, ridges of metal were more common. A "fluted" metal washboard was patented in the United States in 1833. Zinc washboards were manufactured in the United States from the middle of the 19th century. In the late 20th century and early 21st century, ridges of galvanized steel are most common, but some modern boards are made of glass. Washboards with brass ridges are still made, and some who use washboards as musical instruments prefer the sound of the somewhat more expensive brass boards. One of the few musical instruments invented entirely in the United States is the Zydeco Frottoir (Zydeco Rubboard), a distillation of the washboard into essential elements (percussive surface with shoulder straps) designed by Clifton Chenier and built by Willie Landry in 1946.
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March 14th, 2013
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Haverhill, MA - United States
What a great still life image! The props are wonderful and the composition and lighting are spot on. L/F
W. Melbourne, FL - United States
Wow, that brings back a memory or two - way back! Great image, Edward.
Raymore, MO - United States
Many moons ago I remember my grandma using one of these wash tubs. Fantastic still life of a bit of history. Congrats.
Christchurch, E9 - New Zealand
Congratulations on this great work of art colors are just right.I love it. great sale!!
Brookeville, MD - United States
Love the gentle tones and natural textures in this Edward ... congratulations on your sale!!!
Londrigan, Vi - Australia
Fabulous old washday image Edward, I particularly like the patina on the old copper washing tub. Congratulations on your sale
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