Gilson Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Snow Bird Wringer Washing Machine
Datec. 1925
DimensionsOverall: 122 × 53.9 cm (1.22 × 0.54 m)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. R. A. Finn, London, Ontario, 1974
Object number1974.061.001
Label TextThis wringer washing machine is a "Snow Bird" model from Gilson Manufacturing Co. Ltd, a company that was based in Guelph, Ontario from 1906-1977. Before World War II, the company had primarily produced gas engines for agricultural equipment. Post-War, they turned their focus to domestic appliances including gas and electric washers, dryers, furnaces and refrigeration units.
NameWasher, Clothes
c. 1950s
