I remember the mangles from the 50s. We didn't have one but one of the neighbors did. No A/C then either, some stores were starting to get it and would advertise on their windows 'come in its cool inside'. I love A/C but, never got central air until 1987. We also had a wringer washer in the 50s. After we got married we had one until about 1972-3. We use to hang out laundry in the 50s and I did too, until about 1987.
I have no desire to go back. I love progress and that is my motto, 'just go forward'.