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Iron

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Collection Type

  • Household accessories

GUSN

GUSN-223653

Description

Iron with a handle that has a criss-cross pattern on the top. The legs of the handle are rounded on top with a flat bottom and connect with a curved form.

Details

Descriptive Terms

irons (tools)
iron (metal)
Iron

Inscription

U X X 8 (The U is on top, then the Xs are below and side by side, and the 8 is last.)

Associated Building

Original to Phillips House (Salem, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

609B

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4 13/16 x 3 15/16 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Stephen Phillips Memorial Charitable Trust for Historic Preservation

Accession Number

2006.44.2027

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