Tailor's flat iron from the wall of 925 Central Ave, early 1900s

Name/Title

Tailor's flat iron from the wall of 925 Central Ave, early 1900s

Entry/Object ID

1986.60.1

Description

Acc. No. 86.60.1 Subject Category: Businesses, tailor Date or Period: C. early 1900's Object: Flat iron Description: Large size flat iron (stationary handle) with raised manufacturers seal (shield with the letter "O") & the number 18 (pounds). Waffle pattern at handle grip. Size: H-9 inches. History of Object: Tailor’s flat iron found in the wall of 925 Central Avenue, Alameda. The building might have served as a tailoring shop? It is attached to a high basement cottage erected in 1894. Acquired from: David Edwards Date: 9-16-86