Flatiron

Description:

Pointed-toe iron with fixed wire handle having a horizontally-seamed, tubular block grip with grooved bands and S-curve or gooseneck sides individually attached into raised circular bases or sockets. No marks.

Date Made: after 1850Date Used: 1850 - 1900

Location: Currently not on view

Place Used: United States: California, AuburnUnited States: CaliforniaPlace Collected: United States: California, Auburn

Subject: Household Tools and EquipmentLaundry

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: DL.64.0928Catalog Number: 64.0928Accession Number: 253780

Object Name: flatiron

Physical Description: iron, cast (overall material)Measurements: overall: 4 3/8 in x 5 3/4 in x 3 5/8 in; 11.1125 cm x 14.605 cm x 9.2075 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-5a32-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_305326

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