The traditional washboard is usually constructed with a rectangular wooden frame in which are mounted a series of ridges or corrugations for the clothing to be rubbed upon. For 19th-century washboards, the ridges were often of wood; by the 20th century, ridges of metal were more common. A "fluted" metal washboard was patented in the United States by Stephen Rust in 1833.
Many parts of the world still use washboards for washing clothes. Clothes are soaked in hot soapy water in a washtub or sink, then squeezed and rubbed against the ridged surface of the washboard to force the cleansing fluid through the cloth to carry away dirt. Washboards may also be used for washing in a river, with or without soap. Then the clothes are rinsed. The rubbing has a similar effect to beating the clothes and household linen on rocks, an ancient method, but is less abrasive. Military personnel often use washboards to do their laundry when no local laundry facilities exist.All items are held in storage and typically take 1 to 3 days to be shipped out. We make every effort to ship the next day when possible.
We do our best to describe each item that we list. If you have any questions about a listed item, please contact us before bidding.
We do expect our buyers to know what they are buying and our descriptions are made to the best of our knowledge.
Only the item in the listing is for sale and can be expected to arrive. Background images are not included in the sale. If something comes with its original box, it will be in the pictures. If it does not come with the box, it will not be in the pictures. If you have any questions, please contact us.
"New" items are typically items that are vintage, never opened, or never used. They are not necessarily newly produced items. This is called NOS: New Old Stock.
In the event that you find the item has been misrepresented, please note the following:
· Actual Images of item are shown in the listing.
· We want you to be happy and satisfied.
· If you have a question, concern or problem with your purchase, please contact us personally so that we can resolve your concerns before you open a case.
· If you think that we have mis-represented our items, please contact us with the details of your dispute, Upon review, we may allow a return the item within 7 days at the Buyers expense and your money will be fully refunded
· There are ABSOLUTELY NO RETURNS ON ITEMS SOLD BY WAY OF “OFFERS”. If you make an offer and we accept it, you have accepted the fact that you have read our listing carefully, asked any questions you might have, and your expectations are in line with our description.
We cannot guarantee that the color you see on your screen is the exact color of the item, due to computer monitor settings, computer monitor pixel definitions, digital photography, printing, dye lot variations, and other elements that are beyond our control.
· Feedback is important to Sellers, please contact me before leaving negative feedback so that we can resolve any concerns you may have.
· We urge buyers to review the listing and photos prior to making any bids, offers or purchases.
· In the event of a damaged insured shipment please contact shipping carrier immediately. Buyer is responsible to file a claim with the carrier. Do not discard original packaging. Losing your original packaging will void your claim.
Please let us know if you are looking for similar items.
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We are happy to consider all offers and combine shipping whenever feasible (in the same packaging/box).
Thank you for looking!