Flatiron

Object/Artifact

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East Tennessee Historical Society

Name/Title

Flatiron

Entry/Object ID

2006.33.7

Description

Flat iron used in Cades Cove by Shields?/Chambers families*, metal, smooth handle marked "No. 140," textured body marked 3 or 5 (?). * Used by Elizabeth Chambers probably for ruffles; would have used heavier one for pants.

Dimensions

Height

4-1/2 in

Width

3-1/2 in

Length

6 in

Dimension Notes

w/iron resting on flat ironing surface