Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Washboard | Rustic Laundry Scrubbing Board | Late 19th–Early 20th Century
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Step back in time with this beautifully worn, hand-carved wooden washboard — a charming relic of domestic life from the late 1800s to early 1900s. Crafted from a single solid plank, its deeply carved grooves were once used to scrub clothes clean by hand, long before the age of modern washing machines.
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This tactile piece bears the authentic marks of age and use, with a naturally weathered surface and patina that speaks to its hardworking past. Likely originating from a rural European household, the washboard would have been laid flat in a basin or supported in a washtub for manual laundry duties.
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Whether displayed as a piece of rustic wall décor, used as a styling prop, or appreciated for its folk craftsmanship, this vintage washboard brings timeless character to any space.
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Dimensions: Approx. 50cm x 16cm x 5cm
Condition: Age-worn with minor chips and signs of use, consistent with its historical function
Material: Solid wood, hand-carved
Era: Circa 1880s–1920s
Origin: Likely European (UK or Eastern Europe)
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A wonderful decorative find for lovers of vintage domestic tools, primitive antiques, or farmhouse interiors.
