_Dolly._
dolly _Dolly._ a dolly was a device used in Cape La Hune for washing heavy clothes, especially bed quilts. It consisted of a round base about 15" or 16" in diameter. In to this base there were three round prongs about 6" long. They were near the centre and placed on an angle in triang...
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| Summary: | dolly _Dolly._ a dolly was a device used in Cape La Hune for washing heavy clothes, especially bed quilts. It consisted of a round base about 15" or 16" in diameter. In to this base there were three round prongs about 6" long. They were near the centre and placed on an angle in triangular form. From this base extended [over] [reverse] another handle about 4' long and about 2" square. Through the top of the handle a hole was hoed and a srucj aviyt 1' long was placed in a T fashion with the long handle. The whole thing looked something like this: [drawing] the clothes was put in a tub and the dolly was used as an agitator in much the same was as the modern washers of course this was powered by a woman. Yes DICT CEN. JW Used I Not used Withdrawn Reverse of card at D_16149 Newfoundland Folklore Survey |
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