Kitchens of Early Settlers - circa 1920s Assiniboia and District
Historical Museum Chapter Two- Monday- Laundry 2Monday was the
logical day to do laundry because clothing was generally changed
on Sunday, and with the leftovers from Sunday dinner no meal
planning was necessary. 4Very early on Monday mornings the
housewife lit the fire in the coal and wood stove. Then the
boiler that had been placed on stove Sunday night would be moved
back over the fire box. She was preparing for a grueling day
ahead after her daily chores. 6The washstand, wringer, and tubs
were placed in the kitchen from its storage space. The cost of
the tub was $1.25. The tub stand could be homemade. This is a
commercial one that folded down. 8The shaved laundry bar soap
had to be liquefied in a small crock over night after the
boiling water had been poured over it - as seen in Chapter
Eight. Later one could buy powdered soap. The small square
package was 'bluing' that was used in the rinse water to
brighten the white clothing. 10The water