266K views · 3.6K reactions | This is how clothes were washed back in the day. Years ago, there’d typically be many people who would wash clothes at the same time. Many towns throughout Italy had access to these fountains for many purposes like for livestock, drinking water, or in most cases, washing clothes. This is our Zia Antonietta in our hometown, Sassano, who still washes clothes this way. | GrowingUpItalian | Facebook