who invented the very first washing machine ever
The first washing machine was called as the scrub board and was invented in the year 1797. In 1851, American James King discovered and patented the first washing machine to use a drum. However it was still hand powered and did not work by itself.Then in 1858, William Blackstone of Indiana built a washing machine for his wife.n 1851, American James King discovered and patented the first washing machine to use a drum. However it was still hand powered and did not work by itself. Then in 1858, William Blackstone of Indiana built a washing machine for his wife.