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Iron

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Collection Type

  • Household accessories

Date

ca. 1854

GUSN

GUSN-308493

Description

Cast iron iron with turned wood handle and cast iron loop for hanging.

Details

Descriptive Terms

irons (tools)
cast iron
wood (plant material)
Iron
Iron

Inscription

J. J. JOHNSON'S/[star]/PATENT/1854/K. C. (molded on top surface)

Associated Building

Original To Nickels-Sortwell House (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

5 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 6 3/8 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Frances Sortwell

Accession Number

1958.271

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