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Laundry
"Laundry is a relatively recent addition to the domestic work process. It didn’t become a weekly chore until the 19th century, largely because the types of clothing that were worn in pre-industrial times (i.e., those made of felt, leather, wool, linen, and/or alpaca) could not be laundered. Instead, they were shaken or brushed to remove dirt." [ Michigan Publishing, a division of the University of Michigan Library] Read More
