Fluting Iron

Name/Title

Fluting Iron

Entry/Object ID

X.0129

Description

Metal fluting iron with wooden handle

Context

The fluting iron was a domestic tool that allowed women to alter their clothing more easily.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

American Machine Company

Time Period

19th Century

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Base

Transcription

Crown Pat. Nov. 2 1875 July 5 1877 Reissued Mar 23 1880

Material

Brass