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Whose Power? Histories of Energy in the Home
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Whose Power? Washing with Machines

This video explores the idea of power in the histories of washing clothes in the home, and hidden histories of the women. It includes examples of washing machines powered by gas and electricity and questions the claim of the manufacturers for these 'labour saving' devices.

 

Film: © Molineaux Productions for Leeds Museums and Galleries