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North Brabant · Culture & daily life

Dè Wascht en Strèkt: a history of household work

Dè Wascht en Strèkt in Gilze is a private museum about washing and ironing. Irons, washing machines and mangles give everyday labour a visible history.

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Comparing irons

Look at how different ironing tools are made and ask what that meant for the user. Weight, shape and operation can open up a conversation about the work, without you needing to know every model by name.

More steps in the wash

Washing machines and mangles broaden the subject beyond ironing alone. Try to understand the sequence of tasks. A guided tour can help link individual tools to a complete washday, without presenting it as a single unchanging practice.

Arranging directly

Visits are by appointment only and must be confirmed by phone. Use the museum’s contact details for this and ask about current options, price and accessibility. Do not rely on the former website for a spontaneous opening; direct contact is the practical route here.

Before you go

Call 0161-451863 or 06-51144717 and wait for confirmation of the date and time.

Sources

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This first edition has been compiled from collected museum information. Not all of the information has yet been confirmed by the museum. Viewing tips are by the editorial team. The sources used are listed below.

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