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Iron handle

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Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

1850-1880

GUSN

GUSN-19102

Description

Detachable wooden handle for 3 flat irons. Curved. Handle has wooden knob on bottom which, when pulled, releases handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

irons (tools)
wood (plant material)
IRON

Inscription

Carved on base of handle: ""FORGED/ WON'T/ BREAK""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Enterprise Manufacturing Co. (Maker)

Location of Origin

Philadelphia, PA, USA

Dimensions

3 x 1.25 x 6 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.890

Places

Pennsylvania (United States)

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