Washday Set (retired)
Sept 20, 2010 11:56:44 GMT -5
Post by Mollyflower on Sept 20, 2010 11:56:44 GMT -5
I bought the set almost a year ago. It is probably overpriced, but it is a unique set, as far as I know, and that makes it worth it to me. I buy the historical stuff mostly for the grandchildren see how people used to live, but I have a sentimental liking for this set.
I grew up with these washday things. The plastic doesn't bother me. I'd rather have the pieces more durable and cheaper than having museum pieces. A cord would be nice on the washer and iron but aren't essential in my view. (Some of the old washers didn't run on electric power.) The only thing I miss is a lid on the washer. We always used the lid. I'd also like the ironing board to fold up for storage. I don't think it's fragile, however. Seems tough to me.
That said, my 6 year old g-daughter doesn't relate to the set. The 2 year old uses the washer as a hiding place for little animals and the ironing board as a shelf. Perhaps they are too young yet to understand the significance. We'll see.
I grew up with these washday things. The plastic doesn't bother me. I'd rather have the pieces more durable and cheaper than having museum pieces. A cord would be nice on the washer and iron but aren't essential in my view. (Some of the old washers didn't run on electric power.) The only thing I miss is a lid on the washer. We always used the lid. I'd also like the ironing board to fold up for storage. I don't think it's fragile, however. Seems tough to me.
That said, my 6 year old g-daughter doesn't relate to the set. The 2 year old uses the washer as a hiding place for little animals and the ironing board as a shelf. Perhaps they are too young yet to understand the significance. We'll see.