Thursday, August 21, 2008

Day 235

Not my idea of a delightful laundry day!



And this, because it's just so incredibly moving and inspirational!

14 comments:

Amy said...

Can you believe our ancestors had to do that? We have it good!

Sharon said...

It's a good thing they didn't have hobbies back then, the laundry would have never gotten done. ;)

Unknown said...

I love old things like this. Great photos.

Jess said...

I hate laundry enough as it is, with my fully automatic washer and dryer! I couldn't imagine!

AWESOME video... thanks for sharing!

Anonymous said...

Yea I HATE laundry and have a ton to fold tomorrow...not fun! Love the shots though. Great video too!
Cari

For Over 29 Years... said...

Oh gosh, please don't tell me that's how YOU do laundry.

--sme said...

Oh what great vintage-y closeups you could get with those!! What a find!

Gypsy Girl(Brenda) said...

I would def be a nudist if I had to do laundry like that for a family of 9. Heck No. I even hate using my machines that do absolutely everything for you.

pat said...

Yikes! We had a wringer washer at our summer cottage, but at least it was a washing machine, and not the boards. I do see the wringer in the back, though. I can't believe all those women had to do just to get through a day.

Jeanne said...

Talk about photos that put it all in perspective! These are some neat shots!

How's your knee doing?

Tori said...

that does not look like a fun way to have to do laundry! mine would never get done!

Joanne Fowler said...

LOL at the laundry day comment!

Thanks for sharing the video too!

Carol said...

Not my idea of doing laundry either, but fantastic photos.

This is one of my all time favourite videos. TFS

Amy said...

Very cool! My oldest dd would love this, she wishes she lived back in Laura Ingalls Wilder time. :)