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Victorian Washing Machines

Victorian Washing Machines

The history of Victorian washing machines sheds light on class and gender differences in nineteenth-century Britain.

Key Ideas

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

Think about the following questions as you watch the video


  1. Why did people need to soak and beat their clothes for at least 30 minutes?
  2. Why were chores like the washing usually done by women and girls?