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I found this washboard at an antique shop's moving sale. I bought it for $15, not knowing anything about it, or whether it could be restored to its former glory. It is in good condition (no chips on the glass, but some wear on the wood is very evident). You can see in the pictures below that there is some white stuff (paint? wear?) that I don't know how to remove without damaging the piece. There are the words "Crown Glass" on one side, and I'd like to make them more evident. I'm ask… Cleaning Stainless Steel Fridge, Washboard Crafts, Washboard Decor, Glass Washboard, Washer Smell, Old Washboards, Painting Appliances, Wood Pallet Crafts, Antique Phone

I found this washboard at an antique shop's moving sale. I bought it for $15, not knowing anything about it, or whether it could be restored to its former glory. It is in good condition (no chips on the glass, but some wear on the wood is very evident). You can see in the pictures below that there is some white stuff (paint? wear?) that I don't know how to remove without damaging the piece. There are the words

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Got an old washboard sitting around the house? Here are some fun ways to turn that washboard into a beautiful piece for your home! Washboard Decor Ideas, Washboard Crafts, Primitive Decorating Ideas, Old Coke Crates, Washboard Decor, Old Washboards, Tiny Home Ideas, Design A Bedroom, Wash Board

Washboards originated as a way to more easily wash clothes. You would use a large wash tub, a washboard, and some type of laundry soap. It was a hard way of washing clothes, but was easier than having to take the clothes to a stream and use rocks. Using washboards for washing clothes is nearly obsolete in our country, but washboards still have many uses and make great decor items. Some people use smaller washboards for washing delicate laundry items such as lingerie and a utility sink. Here…

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