Grace's Guide To British Industrial History

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Grace's Guide is the leading source of historical information on industry and manufacturing in Britain. This web publication contains 174,148 pages of information and 250,321 images on early companies, their products and the people who designed and built them.

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Hurley Machine Co (England)

From Graces Guide
April 1935.
November 1938.
April 1939.

of 55-59 Oxford Street, London, W1. Telephone: Gerrard 3366. Telegraphic Address: "Hurlechine"

  • 1927 The 'agitator' washer was introduced, whereby the tub remained still and the electrically worked dolly was reintroduced, the Thor washing machine was one of these. Only a small number of electric washing machines were in use at the time, as they were very expensive.
  • 1929 Thor electric washing machine with wringer and ironing attachments. These washing machines, made by the Hurley Machine Co of Chicago, were among the earliest to be mechanised. The first washing machines were all 'tumbler' washers, where the clothes were turned over and over in a tub.
  • 1937 Listed Exhibitor - British Industries Fair. Continuous demonstrations are given of the well-known Thor system of laundering in the home. Machines suitable for hotels, nursing homes, etc., are also available. (Stand Nos. B.913 and B.814)

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