Clothes Washing in the Pioneer Era

Article details the washing process including how water was transported and heated, what solutions were used for soap and bleaching, what were the washing containers, and how the tin utensils were repaired with a “Tin Man” who dropped melted tin to patch any holes
Creator: Phyllis Patton
Source: Santa Cruz Historical Society
Date: 1972-June
Type: NEWSLETTER
Coverage:
  • Santa Cruz
  • 1860s
Identifier: FE-BEN-Housekeeping

Collection

Faye Ellis Collection

Citation

Patton, Phyllis. “Clothes Washing in the Pioneer Era.” Santa Cruz Historical Society. 1972-June. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/137142. Accessed 26 July 2025.