Country Sampler

Awash in Antiques

Living THE LIFE

The simple press of a preset button or turn of a dial on today's washing machines is a far cry from the all-day work of doing laundry a century ago. The once-laborious task was performed entirely by hand, from heating the water to pinning items on a clothesline to dry. And then came all the ironing.

While few would rush to replicate the difficulties in completing these chores in that manner, the vintage goods related to washday warm the hearts of collectors who embrace the nostalgia surrounding these objects. The novelty of the old-fashioned tools, mixed with a sprinkle of relief that times have changed, enriches the

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