Handheld Fluting Irons

Object/Artifact

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New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

Handheld Fluting Irons

Entry/Object ID

2001.13.4-5

Description

Two fluting irons, similar in appearance to scissors. Each iron has two handles, one larger than the other, which hinge in the center, and end in fine, cylindrical metal.

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

registrar@numulosgatos.org

Made/Created

Manufacturer

C.S. Osborne & Co.

Date made

circa 1900

Time Period

19th Century, 20th Century

Notes

Date according to tag.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

On the larger handle, near the hinge

Transcription

C.S. OSBORNE & CO

Language

English

Material/Technique

Etched

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

Width

3-1/4 in

Length

11 in

Dimension Notes

Measurements are for both.

Materials

Material

Metal

Material Notes

Cast iron

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Gem City French Laundry

Person or Organization

Andre Libante

Notes

Owner of Gem City French Laundry & donor

Person or Organization

Jean Libante

Notes

Owner of Gem City French Laundry & donor

Exhibition

The Los Gatos History Project: Uncovering Untold Stories - Phase 1