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At the Beall-Dawson House
Opening June 5, 2013
This is the Way We Wash Our Clothes
A look at changes in the way laundry has been done, from the 18th century to the present, and the role this chore has played in the household.
Laundry is a necessary task today, of course, but it used to take up much more time, effort and space; it was a dreaded chore, one which many women were able to avoid but others were forced to embrace as employment. Technology, from charcoal irons to indoor plumbing, and marketing strategies changed the way laundry was performed and perceived during the 20th century. Today, Americans are once again thinking about our laundry as we look for ways to reduce energy consumption in the home. Using artifacts, documents, and images, this exhibit will use a local lens to examine national shifts in technology, businesses, and household roles.
At right: Laundry dries on the porch of a house near Gaithersburg, circa 1915. Donated by Marie Stang.
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In the Stonestreet Museum of 19th Century Medicine
Local Doctors
Though 19th century Montgomery County was a rural community, it was not lacking in doctors. This exhibit showcases some artifacts owned and used by just a few of these Montgomery County physicians in the 19th and early 20th centuries, along with photographs and biographical information.
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