1937 G.E. Electric Sink - I just brought it home

[dishwashercrazy]

Thanks Robert

for the reminder of the Walker and other early Dishwasher thread. I remember coming across it a few months ago.

Plus, I had seen many of these photos in one of Jimmy's (FilterFlo) G.E. Product Man books.

Also the story of JOSEPHINE GARIS COCHRANE and the Garis-Cochran Dish-Washing Machine Company - later acquire by Hobart - is a great story. Below is a link to the American Heritage article about her.

http://www.americanheritage.com/articles/magazine/it/1999/2/1999_2_54.shtml

 

[lonestar1947]

Wow!

That's great! Wow! I'm always learning from this site! I didn't think they made Dishwashers until after WWII.

p.s. I'm still looking for a Youngstown Electric Sink!

 

[swestoyz]

Great post guys! Love the GE. The black top is beautiful! Wonder if GE would actually sell appliances if they ran ads like that today. Yikes!

Pre-war stuff is fascinating. Had no idea Kohler was even in the game that early on. Learn something everyday!

Ben

 

[dishwashercrazy]

Comments:

Joe (jamman_98): Thanks for the suggestion of having a rack made. The tub in the 1937 is virtually the same as the 1948 tub, and I'm certain, although I have not had the time to try, but the racks should be interchangeable. Unfortunately, the 1950 G.E. Electric Sink that I first bought in Duluth, Minnesota, also was missing the bottom rack. At this point, I’m not too worried about it, but I do like the idea of giving a high school welding class the opportunity to replicate the bottom rack that is in my 1948 G.E. Electric Sink.

John (lonestar1947): You need to call me or write to me offline about the Youngstown Electric Sink in the Chicago area. They probably will be looking to start thinking about a kitchen renovation in the spring.

Ben (swestoyz): I’m glad we have this website to share back and forth. I think we are all learning new things all the time. Yes, the black top is really different – I just wished they hadn’t repainted the whole thing – but then again, a 72 year old does need a face lift now and then!

Regarding the ad – I sure hope that I haven’t offended anyone by posting it, but it’s the only picture that I have. I do apologize if anyone was upset – I’m not that kind of guy.