Right control panel has a knob for time selection. Left control panel is labelled 'WATER', and has two grey plastic knobs, one labelled 'RATIONER' with settings for low, 5, 7 and 9, and the other labelled 'TEMP' with hot and warm options. Control knobs on panels on upper left and right of front manufacturer's label between. White enamelled front-loading washing machine. Although probably only 14 years old at the time of acquisition, it shows signs of corrosion from use and its top may have been re-painted. This example was acquired by the Museum in 1968.
In 1954 Australian newspaper display advertisements described the machine as a 'miracle of modern times' and boasted that it ' takes the entire business of washing completely out of your hands'. This model Bendix was advertised in the English edition of 'Ideal Home' magazine in February 1951. Bendix first made washing machines in 1938, and were being advertised for sale in Australia from at least 1949. Accompanied by brochure entitled 'How to use your Bendix Automatic Washer'. I understandĪlternative Name(s): Front Loader, Washerīendix Automatic Home Washer, front loading. We encourage and welcome contact from First Peoples Communities, scholars and others to provide advice to correct and enhance information. The level of documentation for collection items can and does vary, dependent on when or how the item was collected. Whilst every effort is made to ensure the most accurate information is presented, some content may contain errors. They are not the current views of Museums Victoria, do not reflect current understanding and are not appropriate today. This material reflects the creator’s attitude or that of the period in which the item was written, recorded, collected or catalogued. LanguageĬertain records contain language or include depictions that are insensitive, disrespectful, offensive or racist. For some First Peoples communities, seeing images or hearing recordings of persons who have passed, may cause sadness or distress and, in some cases, offense. CULTURAL SENSITIVITY MESSAGE – Please readįirst Peoples of Australia should be aware that the Museums Victoria Collections website contains images, voices or names of deceased persons.
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