As technology continues to advance, sometimes forget about the humble beginnings of some of our beloved modern conveniences like the washing machine.
We have certainly come a long way since the days doing loads upon loads of laundry over a couple of hours by hand. The first washing machine invention was a "Scrub Board" then overtime it started taking the shape of the machines we're accustomed to using today.
Here are 15 photos to show the evolution of the washing machine:
1. The Scrub Board - 1797
![](https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/09/68674c7f7ec54fba04828d039b6e4a5b--washing-clothes-clothes-dryer.jpg)
2. The Drum Machine - 1851
![](https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/09/00-01.jpg)
3. The Rotary Machine - 1858
![](https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/09/4287803_orig.jpg)
4. The Thor - 1908
![](https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/09/Mesin-2BCuci-2BThor.jpg)
5. Thor Electric Washing Machine - 1935
![](https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/09/cd0034_012-040428-EG-Thor-electric-washing-machine.jpg)
6. Maytag Wringer Washer - 1940
7. The Bendix Deluxe - 1947
![](https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/09/a0619e854e846c89740634c8515dc4e6.jpg)
8. Bendix Duomatic - 1956
![](https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/09/john-56washing.jpg)
9. Hoovermatic Twin Tub - 1960
![](https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/09/hoovermatic-twin-tub-washing-machine.jpg)
10. Hoover Keymatic - 1963
![](https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/09/1963a.jpg)
11. Kenmore Washer And Dryer - 1970s
![](https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/09/dym3y0.jpg)
12. Hotpoint Microtronic De Luxe Machine - 1984
![](https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/09/1984b.jpg)
13. Gorenje Front Loading Machine - 1995
![](https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/09/1995.jpg)
14. LG Washer and Dryer - 2000s
![](https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/09/lg_wt7700hva_top_load_washer__dlex7700ve_electric_dryer.jpg)
15. Samsung Wi-Fi Compatible Washer - 2017
![](https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/09/Pdpgallery-wf45k6500av-a2-600x600-C2-052016--product-details-jpg-.jpg)
Which one of these have you owned? Let us know in the comments!