Laundry
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An encyclopedia article on the laundry and wash-house from Rees's Cyclopedia. It argues that washing by pressure rather than friction is better for linen, then describes in detail John Bentley's wash-house and laundry at Highbury House near London, including its coppers, filtering machine, mangle, and heated drying closet. It ends with an addendum (December 1811) on a steam-washing apparatus and its advantages over hand washing.
- Type
- Article
- Date
- 1819
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 3
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