"Tru-Heat" Iron
"Tru-Heat" Iron
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- Description
- Electric dry iron; model GM 1B/115 volts/1100 watts. Red fabric selector temperature dial at front of handle has heat settings from low to high (275-550 degrees) for Rayon, Cotton, Wool and Linen. Pointed at both ends with slanted soleplate having a button saver tip and tapered heel; safety side rests. Black-and-white, spiral patterned, woven cloth-covered cord has spiral spring at body and two-prong flattened oval plug. Maker name on handle front; maker name and product specifications stamped on handle underside.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- flatiron
- date made
- 1946 - 1954
- maker
- General Mills
- place made
- United States: Minnesota, Minneapolis
- Physical Description
- wire (spring material)
- chrome plate (body material)
- plastic (handle, dial, plug material)
- cotton (cord material)
- Measurements
- overall: 5 in x 10 7/8 in x 4 1/8 in; 12.7 cm x 27.6225 cm x 10.4775 cm
- ID Number
- 1988.3006.1
- nonaccession number
- 1988.3006
- catalog number
- 1988.3006.1
- subject
- appliances
- Daily Life
- electricity
- Household Tools and Equipment
- Laundry
- Patented
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- Cultural and Community Life: Domestic Life
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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