Machinery Matag Ancestor

Matag Ancestor · 11:31 PM

I was walking around the outdoor area of our Matarango Museum and spotted this relic of a bygone day when life was much simpler and they still had to deal with dirty clothes and such. I believe this is a predecessor the the modern day automatic washing machine. If you notice this was/is a drum type of washer almost like the latest offering modern manufacture...Enjoy..TFL..CLiff

**Bob Harris** · 12-03-2012, 12:03 AM

Cool catch Cliff, this must of been powered by an external farm engine, or do you think it had a dedicated motor? Interesting to see this design, which isn't too much different from the modern designs.

**usn ret** · 12-03-2012, 12:40 AM

Originally posted by Bob Harris

Cool catch Cliff, this must of been powered by an external farm engine, or do you think it had a dedicated motor? Interesting to see this design, which isn't too much different from the modern designs.

Bob, if you look at the 1st pic you will see the base for a motor. My guess would be a small gasoline motor considering the washer was probably from a mine site with no electricity and the upright piece may have housed a wringer of some sort. TFL Cliff

**eaglem** · 12-03-2012, 01:18 AM

An interesting find showing how we evolve slowly.

**usn ret** · 12-03-2012, 01:45 AM

Originally posted by eaglem

An interesting find showing how we evolve slowly.

EM, The desert continues to yield up all sorts of treasures for us to document. TFL Cliff

**Sailor** · 12-03-2012, 06:17 AM

Interesting, Cliff. That machine looks rather like me - a bit rusty after years of hard use.

Jer

tessfully · 12-03-2012, 06:44 AM

Hurts my back thinking about using this machine. Thanks for sharing... very cool museum piece!

daacon · 12-03-2012, 06:46 AM

Nice find Cliff - brings a new meaning to manual labor.

slowpez · 12-03-2012, 08:38 AM

Are you sure this is an antique? My husband bought me one several years ago swearing they were all the rage and that it was top of the line. He also said that if I laid it on its side it would be a front loader.

**usn ret** · 12-03-2012, 10:31 AM

Originally posted by slowpez

Are you sure this is an antique? My husband bought me one several years ago swearing they were all the rage and that it was top of the line. He also said that if I laid it on its side it would be a front loader.

Thanks for looking guys, as stated above the desert is an amazing place that continues to yield its treasures and it is up to us to document them..........Cheers...Cliff

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12-03-2012, 12:03 AM	#2
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	Cool catch Cliff, this must of been powered by an external farm engine, or do you think it had a dedicated motor? Interesting to see this design, which isn't too much different from the modern designs.

12-03-2012, 12:40 AM	#3
usn ret Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ridgecrest, Calif Posts: 1,274 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bob Harris Cool catch Cliff, this must of been powered by an external farm engine, or do you think it had a dedicated motor? Interesting to see this design, which isn't too much different from the modern designs. Bob, if you look at the 1st pic you will see the base for a motor. My guess would be a small gasoline motor considering the washer was probably from a mine site with no electricity and the upright piece may have housed a wringer of some sort. TFL Cliff

12-03-2012, 01:18 AM	#4
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,148	An interesting find showing how we evolve slowly.

12-03-2012, 01:45 AM	#5
usn ret Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ridgecrest, Calif Posts: 1,274 Original Poster	Originally posted by eaglem An interesting find showing how we evolve slowly. EM, The desert continues to yield up all sorts of treasures for us to document. TFL Cliff

12-03-2012, 06:17 AM	#6
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	Interesting, Cliff. That machine looks rather like me - a bit rusty after years of hard use. Jer

12-03-2012, 06:44 AM	#7
tessfully Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: S. Algonquin, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,860	Hurts my back thinking about using this machine. Thanks for sharing... very cool museum piece!

12-03-2012, 06:46 AM	#8
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Nice find Cliff - brings a new meaning to manual labor.

12-03-2012, 08:38 AM	#9
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462	Are you sure this is an antique? My husband bought me one several years ago swearing they were all the rage and that it was top of the line. He also said that if I laid it on its side it would be a front loader.

12-03-2012, 10:31 AM	#10
usn ret Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ridgecrest, Calif Posts: 1,274 Original Poster	Originally posted by slowpez Are you sure this is an antique? My husband bought me one several years ago swearing they were all the rage and that it was top of the line. He also said that if I laid it on its side it would be a front loader. Thanks for looking guys, as stated above the desert is an amazing place that continues to yield its treasures and it is up to us to document them..........Cheers...Cliff