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Flatiron

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Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

1908-1929

GUSN

GUSN-72899

Description

Flatiron, "American Beauty Iron," wedge-shaped, black contoured handle with shaped supports; electrical plug at back. A) Flatiron, B) Electrical cord.

Details

Descriptive Terms

irons (tools)
steel (alloy)
plastic (organic material)
electric wiring
Iron
Flatiron
Flatiron

Inscription

"AMERICAN / BEAUTY / IRON" (Molded metal tag)
"AMERICAN / BEAUTY No 3 B / MADE BY / AMERICAN ELECTRICAL HEATER CO. / DETROIT, U.S.A. / PAT. MAY 1908 PATENTS PENDING / VOLTS 105-114 WATTS 350" (stamped)

Additional Identification Number

F406

Maker

American Electrical Heater Co. (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

Detroit, MI, USA

Dimensions

4 1/4 x 3 1/8 x 8 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman

Accession Number

1969.19116AB

Places

Michigan (United States)

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