The Lowly Washerwoman

Townsends September 17, 2023
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We are always researching the people at the bottom of society. Carol Jarboe, or “Maggie”, has done piles of research on these folks and is a dream to work with. Find out what labor on the bottom rung was like in the 18 century with the lowly washerwoman. A compilation of a series of video done in 2019. Find events near you ➧ https://reenactingschedule.org/ Our Brand New Viewing Experience ➧ https://townsendsplus.com/ ➧➧ Retail Website ➧ http://www.townsends.us/ ➧➧ Help support the channel with Patreon ➧ https://www.patreon.com/townsend ➧➧ Instagram ➧ townsends_official 0:00 - 9:03 Who Did The Laundry In The 18th Century? 9:03 - 20:47 No Washing Machine, No Dryer, Hit It With A Stick? 20:47 - 27:31 The Evolution Of The Washing Machine 27:31 - 39:43 Accidental Chemistry