"Electric Maid" Dishwasher, circa 1945

Artifact

Dishwashing machine

Date Made

circa 1945

Creators

Knapp, Walter I. 

Place of Creation

United States, Michigan, Detroit 

Creator Notes

Patented by Walter I. Knapp

Keywords

Dishwashing machines 

Kitchen appliances 

Household appliances 

Dishwashing 

Washing (Cleaning) 

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

79.59.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Margaret Knapp.

Material

Porcelain (Material)
Enamel (Fused coating)
Steel (Alloy)
Rubber (Material)
Wire

Dimensions

Height: 14 in

Width: 23.5 in

Depth: 19 in