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Washday


Book Description
One in a series of books which reconstruct everyday events in Britain at the end of the 19th century, using contemporary photographs, objects and documents. This book looks at what it was like to wash clothes before washing machines or detergents had been invented. It includes background information and a time-line to indicate the important relevant inventions.
Book Information
PublisherA&C Black
BindingPaperback
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages32
ISBN-10071363183X
ISBN-13978-0713631838
Publication Date02/1991
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About Ruth Thomson (Author) : Ruth Thomson is a published author, editor, and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Ruth Thomson include Nature (A-Z), Hands (Look at S.), Hair (Look at S.), and Eyes ... more
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About Maggie Murray (Illustrator) : Maggie Murray is a published illustrator and a photographer of children's books. Some of the published credits of Maggie Murray include Roman Fort (What Happened Here? S.), Victorian Factory (What Hap... more
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About Sheila Jackson (Illustrator) : Sheila Jackson is a published illustrator of children's books. Published credits of Sheila Jackson include Going to the Fair (Turn of the Century), At the Seaside (Turn of the Century), Washday (Turn ... more
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