Thor wringer washing machine

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Posted by ladypat
17 years ago
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Description The first electric powered washing machine(the Thor) was introduced in 1908 by Hurley Machine Company of Chicago Illinois,Alva J. Fisher was the inventor.The machine was a drum type with a galvanized tub and an electric motor,for which a patent was issued on Aug 9,1910
Category Other
Medium cast and galvanized steel
Distinguishing marks Hurley Machine Company of Chicago Illinois
Condition Fair
Size and dimensions of this item not sure of size
Date Period 1908 - 1910
Weight over 100 pounds
History this is a Thor wringer washing machine.It was invented by Alva J. Fisher in 1908.The patent was issued for it in 1910
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Submitted by Anonymous

My grandmother had one just like this machine. It was in the kitchen next to the sink.I remember it so well because I was 12 years old and we lived in Chicago. My Mom and I would go over to Grandmas to help her with the saturday laundry My Mom at the same time had a much newer one.It was green I believe it was 2 tone.When I got married in 1950 it went with me and for 2 more years it washed diapers for me.Then it quit and by that time the automatic washers came out and we bought a sears.I have been looking for a picture of it but cannot find one.I wish I could so I could show my kids Wilma Callender 76 years old

My Grandfather, Raymond J. Hurley, was the President of the Hurley Machine Company that made the Thor. I have only seen a few of these in my lifetime and would love to get my hands on one some day! Kevin D. McGee

 Hi Kevin, I found your post while researching a warranty certificate I came across for a 1927 Hurley Thor Electric Washer. It was signed by (what looks like) Neil Hurley - president. Is this something you would be interested in? I'll come back to this post to see our reply.

Submitted by SayItMyWay

I recently received a Thor Luminoid (pat. 1915) electric (without pullies) wringer washer.  The top & front appear to be copper rather than galvanized steel, and it seems to be in very good condition.  It is for sale - please contact me for photos if interested.
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