| HUMMING-TOP BEATS WASHDAY BLUES Mrs Lorkin demonstrates use of new gadget which washes laundry by emitting sound-waves. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5764 |
| Catalog #: | 106504 | |
| Clip Number: | 106504-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 54/75 | |
| Timecode: | 01:03:05 - 01:04:14 | |
| Location: | Shepherds Bush, London. | |
| Year Shot: | 1954 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DOMESTIC LIFE: Laundry INVENTIONS: Domestic LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London | |
| Description: | SONIC WASHING MACHINE - HUMMING-TOP BEATS WASHDAY BLUES Mrs Lorkin demonstrates use of new gadget which washes laundry by emitting sound-waves. Shepherds Bush, London. SV Mrs Florence Lorkin of Shepherds Bush washing the hard way, & SCU transferring laundry from copper to tub, wiping forehead in the steam and starts rubbing. CU rubbing washing on board. SCU 'Sonic Washer' being taken from cupboard and placed on draining board next to sink. CU Mrs Lorkin. CU putting in plug. SV Mrs Lorkin placing 'Sonic Washer' in water. CU ripples on water start. SCU Mrs Lorkin reading book and smoking cigarette. Pan down to book. SCU 'Sonic Washer' working in sink. SV Mrs Lorkin removing washer. CU Mrs Lorkin. SCU Mrs. Lorkin holding clean washing, pan down to 'Sonic Washer'. Time saving invention. | |
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