#71 • Columbus Washboard Co. Wooden Washboards (2)

Part of The Curiosity and art Shop by John and Ruth Gamerdinger Tomah Wisconsin (timed auction by Bid It At Auction)

High bid $7.00

Status: Available

Bidding closes Nov 1, 2026 2:16 PM CST

Pair of washboards constructed with wood frames and textured metal washing surfaces by Columbus Washboard Co. of Columbus, Ohio. The lot includes: One Dubl Handi washboard with a galvanized corrugated metal insert, marked with text reading in part, "DUBL HANDI USE EITHER SIDE ACCORDING TO FABRIC COLUMBUS WASHBOARD CO., COLUMBUS, O." along with text reading "JUST THE RIGHT SIZE TO FIT A BUCKET, PAIL OR LAVATORY" and "PACKS EASILY INTO SUIT CASE OR TRAVELING BAG", fitted with a metal sawtooth picture hanger mounted at the top. One Maid-Rite washboard with an upper header panel over vertical wooden dowels and a spiral-crimped metal scrubbing surface, stamped "MAID-RITE MANUFACTURED BY COLUMBUS WASHBOARD CO., COLUMBUS, OHIO."