Ever wonder what life was like before dishwashers, microwave dinners and the remote control? Imagine that you live during the Victorian era and are responsible for the household chores. Would you know the difference between a chamber pot and a rat trap? Think hard ... need some help? Borrow our Victorian Gadgets loan box and investigate 19th century thingamabobs and doohickies! You'll marvel as you see how they differ from the items we use today or, in some instances, actually work a little better than their modern counterparts. From coffee grinders to washboards, your children will never fuss about taking out the trash again!
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