Museum purchase, 1995.36.1475 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Dishwashing Machine

PhotographerPhotographed by William G. Dudley (American, 1877 - 1934)

Date1916-1927

MediumPhotography; gelatin emulsion on glass

DimensionsPlate (height x width): 10 x 8in. (25.4 x 20.3cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineMuseum purchase

Object number1995.36.1475

DescriptionA large dishwashing machine is in a large room. Dishes and glasses are visible inside the machine, and on its front a plaque reads: "THE AUTOMATIC SANITARY / Auto-San / Dish & Silver Cleaning Machine / Manufactured by / The C[?]-[?] Corporation / New York, U.S.A."

NotesSubject Note: Although the plaque on the machine indicates that it was manufactured in New York, by 1920, the Auto-San Dishwashing Machine was being made by Colts Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company and marketed worldwide.

Status

Not on view