Washboard

The Washboard is a tool designed for hand washing clothing. With mechanized cleaning of clothing becoming more common, by the end of the 20th century the washboard became better known from its originally subsidiary use as a musical instrument.

Quotation

:The thimbles on her fingers make the noise

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:She plays the Charleston of the laundry for the boys

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:She can rag a tune right through the knees

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:Of a brand-new pair of BVD's

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:Coney Island washboard rondelay

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::"Coney Island Washboard"

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