In reply to <a href="https://blog.library.si.edu/blog/2019/08/29/through-the-wringer-laundry-in-the-late-19th-century/#comment-118714">William Haddad</a>. A few days ago I have seen this washing machine in a garage in Rio Grande City, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina. I really enjoyed watching it and I thought about what It could be at that time. Wonderful invention! Nestor