Flat iron, “Mastercraft”

Object/Artifact

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Lacey Museum

Name/Title

Flat iron, “Mastercraft”

Entry/Object ID

2007-010-0103

Description

An electric pressing iron. There is a heavy, slightly yellowed base plate attached to a longer, taller, more silvery metal piece. Attached to this is a metal and black rubber handle, held in place with a flathead screw. Attached to the handle and metal plate is an electrical cord, wrapped in a black weave with red accents. There is a pronged metal holder for the cord at the back. Below this is a label reading “MODEL MASTERCRAFT 115V / NO. BERSTED MFG. CO. / 505 FOSTORIA, OHIO 550 W / OAKVILLE, ONT. CANADA”. Below this are horizontal vents.

Dimensions

Height

5-1/8 in

Width

8-3/8 in

Depth

4-1/2 in