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Gift of Russell H. Jones, 2020.14.5a-c, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
Handy Midget Washboard
Gift of Russell H. Jones, 2020.14.5a-c, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History

Handy Midget Washboard

Date1925-1935
MediumGlass, cardboard, plastic
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (a; diameter x height): 4 × 1/2in. (10.2 × 1.3cm)
Primary Dimensions (b; diameter x height): 5 1/2 × 1/4in. (14 × 0.6cm)
Primary Dimensions (c; length x width x height): 5 1/2 × 5 3/8 × 3/8in. (14 × 13.7 × 1cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of Russell H. Jones
Description(a-b) Handy Midget Washboard in (c) original packaging.

(a) Glass washboard
(b) Plastic-coated fabric carrying case
(c) Original cardboard box with yellow label
Object number2020.14.5a-c
Inscribed(c) Printed on label: "HANDY MIDGET WASHBOARD / FOR / GLOVES COLLARS SOCKS / HANKIES - UNDIES / COLLEGE CAMP AND HOME USE"
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