Laundry
Shaker Village, Canterbury, New Hampshire
the laundry
soiled clothing is collected by type
washed in cylindrical tubs
or in the belt driven cylindrical washer
belt driven spin dryer
belt driven ironer
the steam engine which drives all the belts
retractable drying racks
stocking stretchers
mending and folding
placed into baskets for return to the various residences
mechanical knitter
mechanical weaving machine
Shakers were often the first to utilize innovative machinery
laundry dining area
