Antique E. Murdock & Co. Colonial Junior Washboard – Winchendon, Mass. Primitive

For sale is an authentic, antique Colonial Junior small-sized kitchen/sink washboard made by the historic E. Murdock & Co. in Winchendon, Massachusetts. Founded in 1834, Murdock & Co. was legendary for early American woodenware manufacturing.  Front Stamp: Features a beautifully preserved, bold Colonial Junior stamp over a rugged corrugated steel rubbing surface.  Back Stamp: Displays the elegant, original script stamp reading E. Murdock & Co. / Winchendon, Mass.Condition: Gorgeous, rustic patina with rich wood grain tones. It is completely solid and stable, though it features a minor, age-appropriate hair crack along the top wood panel line which adds to its primitive character. The back includes a charming vintage hand-written shopkeeper inventory marking of $2.00 / R.P..  Dimensions: Approximately 18 Height x 9.25 Width.Perfect as a rustic laundry room display accent, a farmhouse kitchen wall hanging, or for collectors of early American regional tools!