Washing dollies

Washing dollies were used for agitating the water during washing. The bell-shaped washing dolly (left) is made of zinc and is stamped 'THE 'SPEEDY WONDER' REGd DESIGN / R48363 / MADE IN ENGLAND'. The design was registered in 1886. The other dolly has a copper dome-shaped head and a wooden handle. It is inscribed 'The Victor'.

Washing implement made of a copper dome-shaped head, inscribed 'The Victor', and a broom handle

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Online ID:	000-190-004-171-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.SLA 32
Date:	Late 19th century
Material:	Copper; wood. Inscription: Head: the Victor Zinc. Inscription: THE 'SPEEDY WONDER' REGd DESIGN / ? R48363 / MADE IN ENGLAND
Dimensions:	40.00" L; 8.50" D (dome) 7.75" H; 8.90" D (base)
What:	Washing dolly Washing implement
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Where:	ENGLAND
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Description:	Bell-shaped zinc washing dolly with sides which expand from a narrow domed top to a wide rolled bottom edge, stamped The Speedy Wonder Regd Design, Made in England, late 19th century
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