Flat iron, “Seneca”

Object/Artifact

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Lacey Museum

Name/Title

Flat iron, “Seneca”

Entry/Object ID

2007-010-0107

Description

A pressing iron. The item consists of a heavy metal piece with a base plate attached or rim attached to the bottom. A plasticy handle is affixed to metal supports. Behind the handle is a plug and stained black cord with brown accents; a spring surround the first couple inches. The back, behind the plug, has a plate reading “MADE IN U.S.A. / SENECA / STYLE NO. 1146 VOLTS 110 WATTS 600 / THE SENECA COMPANY BRIGHTON N.Y. / PAT. NO. 88(?)226”. The iron has an iridescent sheen.

Dimensions

Height

5-3/8 in

Width

9 in

Depth

4-1/4 in