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 THE SCRUBBING CHARIOT

A clever little device which consists of a comfortable padded frame which permits the woman to do her scrubbing with more ease and comfort and saves her from taking many unnecessary steps. To the left it has a stand for the soap, and on the right may be placed a wire hoop to hold the bucket of water while scrubbing. This will be found more useful to the woman who has not access to the more modern conveniences used for scrubbing.



2-1/2' poplar. 4 flat trunk rollers for bottom of chariot. 1/4 lb. 8-penny nails to be used in making frame. 1 box brass-headed tacks to be used in putting padding in bottom of chariot. 1 soap holder. 1 yard burlap to make the padding.



Bottom: 1 piece 3/4" thick × 10" wide × 20" long.

Front: 1 piece 1/2" thick × 4" wide × 20" long.

Sides: 2 pieces 1/2" thick × 4" wide × 10" long.



Nail the sides to the bottom board. Fit the front piece to this and nail to the bottom and sides. Four flat rollers are screwed on the bottom, and the frame sandpapered, stained, and polished. A cushion made of the burlap and stuffed with excelsior, a piece of an old comfort, or cotton, is tacked in the bottom with the brass-headed tacks. Tack the soap stand on the left side of the chariot and an iron hoop to the right, if so desired. A soap box or cheese box may be used to advantage in making this device if one side is knocked out and the three remaining sides cut down to the height of 5".