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Lee Maxwell is old and unusual. At least, that’s what his wife Barbara thinks.

At the entrance of his 12,000 square foot museum, Maxwell has a sign that reads, “Lee Maxwell: Collector of Old and Unusual Washing Machines.”

Barbara believes the sign should instead read, “Lee Maxwell: Old and Unusual Collector of Washing Machines.”

Maxwell wouldn’t mind the change. “It’s true. It’s an insane hobby,” he said.

Maxwell, 93, has been collecting washing machines since 1985. In 1992, he opened the Lee Maxwell Washing Museum to educate and entertain visitors with guided tours and demonstrations on how the appliances work.

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