About this Vintage Print Ad
A black-and-white print ad for the Thor Electric Washing Machine by Hurley Machine Company. The ad claims that the enthusiasm of 500,000 users proves the Thor washing method is fundamentally right. It describes a revolving, reversing cylinder that lifts and drops clothes gently through active, sudsy water, says it cleans lace, lingerie, blankets, and overalls, and states the average family washing can be done in about an hour at a cost of 3 cents for electricity. The machine is presented as mechanically perfect, simple to operate, easy to clean, and available on easy payments through Thor dealers. The ad also mentions the book "Electric Servants in Your Home."
- Brand: Thor Electric Washing Machine
- Product: Thor Electric Washing Machine
- Tagline: 500,000 Women Use the THOR
- Publication: Good Housekeeping
- Year: 1920
Objects in the advertisement: woman, washing machine, tub, laundry, motor, globe
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