Answer: Working for the Bendix Aviation Corporation, American John Chamberlain invented a multifunctional machine which could wash, rinse and spin in a single cycle. A patent was filed the same year for this model, which is considered the first automatic washing machine. 1940
The symbolism of chains means that the man is afraid to be free in almost all aspects, such as clothing, doing what you want when you want to. It also shows insecurity.
