Iron, Fluting

Name/Title

Iron, Fluting

Entry/Object ID

2000.125.027

Description

Black, cast iron pleater/crimper w/rectangular base, two grooved wheels, and C-clamp to attach to table. Handle(s) missing. Painted design of gold band w/red stripe around base. Gold & red "medallion" painted on wheel holder. On base: "PAT NOV.2.1875, JULY.3.1877, AUG.19.79" & "AMERICAN". Underside of base: spring mechanism & "AMERICAN/MACHINE CO./PHILADELPHIA". May be#1969.008.021

Collection

Cleaning and Laundering

Made/Created

Date made

1875 - 1900

Notes

Date: 1875-1900

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Iron, Fluting

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Iron

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Laundry Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Maintenance T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Dimensions

Height

6 in

Width

5-3/4 in

Length

8-3/4 in

Material

Cast Iron

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair