Name/Title
Flat iron, “Hotpoint”Entry/Object ID
2007-010-0105Description
A pressing iron. The item consists of a heavy metal piece with a base plate attached or rim attached to the bottom. A wooden handle, painted black, is affixed to metal supports and held in place with square bolts and flat head screws. Attached the back of the handle is an insert slot with two metal prongs sticking out. Behind this is a metal label plate reading “HOTPOINT MODEL “R” / MADE IN USA / CALROD EDISON PATS: 1269105 1539605 / CAT NO 145F61 GENERAL APPLIANCE CHICAGO ILL. ELECTRIC COMPANY INC ONTARIO CALIF. V.115 W.575”. The metal portion of the handle is stamped “Hotpoint”. Glued to the bottom of the iron is a small piece of pale fabric with “ELIZABETH FLEETWOOD 491 2495” written on it in blue pen.Dimensions
Height
4-3/4 inWidth
7-1/2 inDepth
3-7/8 in
