Digital Study

History of Washing Machines

1797-Scrub boards are used.


1851-First hand-powered washing machine with a drum invented by James King. 


1858-First rotary washing machine invented by Hamilton Smith. 


1861-First clothes wringer was added to the washing machine. 


Early 1900's-Wooden wash tubs are replaced by metal tubs. 


1908-First electric-powered washing machine is invented by Alva J. Fisher.


1922-Maytag Corporation introduces the agitator system for moving the water around the drum, rather than dragging the clothes around the water. 


1930's-John W. Chamberlain, then called the Upton Machine Co. is founded in St. Joseph, Michigan and starts producing electric motor-driven wringer washers. 


1947-First top loading automatic washing machines are introduced by Whirlpool. 


1950's-Present Day-Technological advances improve washing machines, including computer-controlled automatic machines as well as varying cycles intended for different fabrics. 

 This is my final project. I scanned an original painting I did, and edited the coloring in Photoshop until I achieved somewhat of a Pop art look.
  

Stamp Thumbnails

These are my thumbnails--both rounds one and two--for the commemorative stamp project. I fooled around with different art styles and compositions.