Vintage MorValu Columbus Washboard Co. Galvanized Metal & Wood Washboard

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Authentic vintage MorValu galvanized metal washboard manufactured by the Columbus Washboard Company of Columbus, Ohio, one of America's historic washboard … Read more Authentic vintage MorValu galvanized metal washboard manufactured by the Columbus Washboard Company of Columbus, Ohio, one of America's historic washboard manufacturers.
This classic American wood and galvanized steel laundry washboard retains its wonderful original MorValu advertising graphics, with bold red and blue lettering reading “MORVALU – Solid Galvanized – Manufactured by Columbus Washboard Co. Columbus Ohio.”
Constructed with a natural wood frame and corrugated galvanized metal scrubbing surface, the washboard has an appealing timeworn surface, aged wood, oxidized galvanized finish and original printed advertising panel. The strong typography and red-and-blue graphics give it considerable decorative appeal beyond its original utilitarian purpose.
The Columbus Washboard Company was established in 1895 and became one of America's important washboard manufacturers. The company reached its peak production in 1941, when it manufactured more than 1.2 million washboards, and it remains in business today. Columbus Washboard Co.
A great piece of vintage American advertising, primitive laundry equipment and farmhouse decor, this MorValu washboard would be especially attractive displayed in a laundry room, mudroom, farmhouse kitchen, country kitchen, bathroom, pantry, general store display or collection of early American household objects.
Its combination of vintage advertising graphics, galvanized metal, natural wood and utilitarian American design works especially well with Farmhouse, Primitive, Americana, Rustic, Industrial, Country, Cottage, General Store, Folk Art and American Country interiors.
It can also be displayed as vintage laundry room wall decor, farmhouse wall art, advertising memorabilia, country store decor, primitive wall decor, American advertising collectible or antique-style household decor. Washboards also have a long secondary life as percussion instruments in American folk, country and bluegrass music; the manufacturer itself notes their continued use for music as well as laundry and decoration. Columbus Washboard Co.
Maker: Columbus Washboard Company
Brand: MorValu
Origin: Columbus, Ohio, USA
Period: Vintage, likely mid-20th century
Materials: Wood and corrugated galvanized metal
Color: Natural wood, galvanized gray, red and blue graphics
Style: Americana, Farmhouse, Primitive, Rustic, Industrial, Country
Type: Laundry washboard / advertising collectible / farmhouse wall decor
Markings: “MorValu – Solid Galvanized – Manufactured by Columbus Washboard Co. Columbus Ohio” See less