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Victorian washing machines (4:38)

Key Ideas

As this video progresses, key ideas will be introduced to invoke discussion.

Key Ideas

Think about the following questions as you watch the video


  1. 02:46 Why was it important to soak and beat your clothes for at least 30 minutes?
  2. 04:29 Why were household chores like the washing done by women and girls?