Flatiron

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Flatiron

Entry/Object ID

SS.62.420

Description

Flat iron: rounded triangle shape, with stepped sides and end, mold impressions, raised, on top: "XX" and "7"; handle has round grid-marked section at top.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1834 - 1867 Date made: r. 1834 - 1867

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 7 lb. (3.2 kg)

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

4-7/8 in

Width

3-3/4 in

Length

6-1/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 4 7/8 x 3 3/4 x 6 1/8 in. (12.4 x 9.5 x 15.6 cm)

Material

Cast iron

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Sunnyside, Laundry