The British Launderers' Year Book - 1927-1928

"It is not so long ago... that launderers were looked down upon as the least important people in the industrial world. Most of them meekly accepted the position. Today they have earned and are accorded a 'place in the sun' and finality has not yet been reached. The launderer no longer apologises for his calling when mixing with other business men. On the contrary, he is proud of it, and rightly so..." This soon-to-be antique copy of the 1927/1928 British Launderer's Year Book is a fascinating peek into the cares and concerns of commercial launderers of a century ago. Mostly intriguing because of the many advertisements for various heavy-duty laundry equipment -- washing machines, presses, boilers, water softeners, detergents, etc. There are also a whole bunch of articles as well relating to requirements for launderers. Who knew that the industry was so mature as to need an association, let alone a year book? - The British Launderer's Year Book for 1927-8 Published 1928, National Federation of Launderers, Ltd., London Hardcover. Approx. 9x11in. 216pp. In fair condition. Ex-library [British Employers' Confederation!] Top of spine is dinged up -- see photo.