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Thread Number: 42633
Beatty 1939 Royal Visit Wringer Washer |
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Post# 627393 , Reply# 1 9/24/2012 at 21:24 (4,224 days old) by akronman  (Akron/Cleveland Ohio) |
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| Post# 627418 , Reply# 2 9/25/2012 at 00:26 (4,224 days old) by fido () | ||
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A souvenir washing machine, amazing! | ||
| Post# 627448 , Reply# 3 9/25/2012 at 07:56 (4,223 days old) by Guertin14 () | ||
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I am heading out to the barn this morning ... will post pics this afternoon. Thanks for the response!! Now, I'm very excited :) | ||
| Post# 627509 , Reply# 4 9/25/2012 at 14:36 (4,223 days old) by rpms (ontario canada) | ||
I can't wait to see pictures! Do you know where the washer was made?
There was a big Beatty factory in Fergus, where my great uncle worked. The Wellington museum is inbetween Fergus and Elora, both are about 30 minutes from my house. I am sure the museum must have tons of stuff about The Beatty Brothers. I am heading down there soon. I will see if I can find any pictures or articles about your Royal Visit washer. The colours sound really nice too. My aunt and uncle lived in Blind River when they were first married. With a new baby, grandma and her sister bought them a Beatty wringer for a gift. | ||
| Post# 627560 , Reply# 5 9/25/2012 at 20:20 (4,223 days old) by Guertin14 () | ||
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Here are the pics that I took today. 
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| Post# 627562 , Reply# 6 9/25/2012 at 20:26 (4,223 days old) by Guertin14 () | ||
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full view 
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| Post# 627563 , Reply# 7 9/25/2012 at 20:28 (4,223 days old) by Guertin14 () | ||
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motor 
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| Post# 627565 , Reply# 8 9/25/2012 at 20:31 (4,223 days old) by Guertin14 () | ||
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model serial number 
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| Post# 627566 , Reply# 9 9/25/2012 at 20:32 (4,223 days old) by Guertin14 () | ||
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last one :) 
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| Post# 627569 , Reply# 11 9/25/2012 at 20:43 (4,223 days old) by Guertin14 () | ||
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OMLand, how could I forget the lid?? It is there!! Was so excited, I forgot lol | ||
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Post# 627571 , Reply# 12 9/25/2012 at 21:15 (4,223 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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My grandfather  | ||
| Post# 627640 , Reply# 13 9/26/2012 at 07:15 (4,222 days old) by Guertin14 () | ||
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Oh wow ... that's amazing! And yes, this is the Royal Visit model! I love the colours were what attracted me to it :) | ||
| Post# 627754 , Reply# 14 9/26/2012 at 18:37 (4,222 days old) by rpms (ontario canada) | ||
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Marvellous!
Mrs French, who lived next door when I was growing up, had a washer that was very close to yours. Hers was dark green on light and had the same funky horns on top. I would think this washer must be worth a few bucks? Just the knob/finial on top must be worthy of a keepsake? Your washer looks in very good shape for the age. The rust doesn't look that bad. I wonder how hard it would be to find a replacement rollers? I have 2 here, but they are from a later wringer made by GSW, that took over Beatty. You are more than welcome to them, but I think they might be too short? I can't help but wonder about the Royal Visit washer? I wonder if one was presented to the Royal Couple or the Royal Household? My Great Uncle Charlie work his whole life at Beatty's in Fergus. There is a very good chance he built, packaged, shipped or touched your washer. My uncle was an OPP in Blind River and Wawa. I am not sure where he was, but he talked about the locals catching smelts, cutting the heads off and running them thru a wringer to press out the bones and guts. I am fascinated by your wringer and want to know more. I will be in touch if I find out more. | ||
| Post# 627794 , Reply# 15 9/26/2012 at 20:51 (4,222 days old) by pushtorelease (Toronto, ON) | ||
That is so cool! Never would have thought there'd be a royal visit washer. I have a bunch of royal visit '39 stuff that was my grandmothers - a cork coaster, a tea tin (of course), obligatory tea cup, a program from the concert put on and a bunch of pictures when they were in Edmonton. I remember my mom telling me what a huge deal it was - she was in high school and all schools closed, everyone was lined up along the roads. First time a reigning monarch had been to Canada so the crowds went wild. Plus it was good planning on the monarchy's part - just a few months later and WW II started.
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| Post# 628549 , Reply# 17 9/30/2012 at 13:18 (4,218 days old) by rpms (ontario canada) | ||
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