In 1894, inventer W. H. George founded a thresher tooth company and began to build Dexter Washing Machines such as this one. When his factory burned in 1907, associates convinced George to relocate his plant to Fairfield, where commercial Dexter machines are still made. Content can be used with the following content: 4th grade SS 4.25 Technological Changes in a lesson on the technological changes in the late 1800s/early 1900s (Second Industrial Revolution). For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions.
2018.009.019 [Washer, Clothes]
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