John E. Turnbull

John E. Turnbull was a Canadian inventor who lived in Saint John, New Brunswick in the 19th century. He is notable for inventing the first rolling wringer clothes washer [1][2] in 1843.

References

  1. ↑ Mario Theriault, Great Maritme Inventions 1833-1950, Goose Lane, 2001, p. 28
  2. ↑ http://www.rubycusack.com/issue208.html
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