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History Of Washing Machines

  • 1700's Washing Ways

    1700's Washing Ways

    The earliest washing "machine" was a scrub board or wash board. That was invented in the late 1700's.
  • 1908 Washing Style

    1908 Washing Style

    1908 by the Hurley Machine Company of Chicago, Illinois, the Thor washing machine was invented by Alva J. Fisher. The Thor was a drum type washing machine with galvanized tub and an electric motor.

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