Dowswell, Lees & Co. Antique Clothes Wringer Hamilton, Canada
Step back in time with this authentic Dowswell, Lees & Co. antique clothes wringer from Hamilton, Canada.
This beautifully preserved piece of laundry history represents the ingenuity of early 20th-century household technology. Manufactured by the renowned Dowswell, Lees & Company in Hamilton, Ontario, this clothes wringer was an essential tool in Canadian households for efficiently removing water from freshly washed garments.
Key Features:
- Authentic vintage construction with cast iron and wood components
- Original manufacturer markings from Dowswell, Lees & Co.
- Functional rubber rollers (condition varies by piece)
- Adjustable pressure mechanism
- Clamp-on design for washboard or tub mounting
- Rich patina showcasing decades of faithful service
Historical Significance: Dowswell, Lees & Company was a prominent Canadian manufacturer known for their quality household implements. This wringer represents an era when laundry day was a weekly ritual requiring specialized tools and considerable effort.
For more information about this particular model, check out DOWSWELL, LEES & CO. LTD., Wringer, circa 1920, Artifact no. 1993.0253, Ingenium – Canada’s Museums of Science and Innovation, http://collections.ingeniumcanada.org/en/id/1993.0253.001/

Dowswell, Lees & Co. Antique Clothes Wringer Hamilton, Canada