Antique washing machine collector seeks museum benefactor
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- Опубліковано 27 лип 2023
- Lee Maxwell has been honored by the Guinness Book of World Records for his collection of antique washing machines. However, he is running out of places to store them. Steve Hartman has his story in "On the Road."
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Love him...Blessings to him & his wife...I pray someone will come through so, he can feel assured that everything is okay!!!
I wish we could hear more about what drives his fascination for such a niche item. How much has he spent on these machines. Im so taken by how clean everything is. Well maintained and cared for. Hopefully someone comes through.
I get the feeling there is nothing more to this story, he bought 8 washing machines at auction, thus becoming known as the "washing machine guy" (possibly from trying to sell them on) and naturally became the guy to talk to about washing machines. He has clearly been very fortunate to obtain the means and time to curate such a nice collection, but sometimes that's just how men obtain an identity: you play the hand you are dealt, and he has played his hand excellently.
I just looked and it seems he got what he wanted. It is now Lee Maxwells Antique Washing Machine Museum! Good for you Lee!
I've been to a sewing machine museum in lausanne, Switzerland. There is also a typewriter museum somewhere. I don't see why there wouldn't have a washing machine museum... I would definitely go.
I would too. I had no idea there were so many different models over the decades.
Mr Hartman are you still going around the country where can I find you..I miss your stories❤
I'm a sucker for old but useful items that still function like a champ. The "modern" washing machine will break down and be landfilled after a mere 5 to 10 years while those machines have outlived multiple generations. Finding someone to take ownership of all of them is obviously an impossible task. Finding good homes where individuals with a passion for that kind of equipment seems like there would be more takers. Get Tom Scott to go visit this guy.
I have a feeling this is not the end of this story.
I still have faith in humans.
I need more information ..i am interesting..
I think he should distribute the washing machines to different places like antique stores or Museums. I hope he gives them away before he dies
They have to be kept together. That's the whole point of his collection... It's like siblings up for adoption.
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