Electric Folding Travel Iron

Object/Artifact

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New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

Electric Folding Travel Iron

Entry/Object ID

2003.8.11

Description

An electric travel iron, with a metal base, a black enameled handle, and a green and white cloth power cord. The handle folds down to allow for easy packing when traveling.

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

[email protected]

Made/Created

Manufacturer

The Winsted Hardware Manufacturing Company

Date made

circa 1940

Time Period

20th Century

Edition

Cat. No. 401

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

Top of iron

Transcription

DURABILT / A.C.-D.C. / COMPANION / RAYON / SILK / WOOL / COTTON / LINEN

Language

English

Material/Technique

Etched

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Bottom of iron

Transcription

PATS. RE 21611 2045284 / 375 WATT A.C.-D.C. 115 VOLT / CAT NO 401 / THE WINSTED HDW. MFG. CO WINSTED, CONN. U.S.A. / 203

Language

English

Material/Technique

Etched

Type

Makers Mark

Location

On paper circle around the cord

Transcription

UNDERWRITERS' LABORATORIES, INC. / INSP. CORD SET F-779 / MONOWATT [logo]

Language

English

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Iron, Electric

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

4-1/2 in

Width

3-1/2 in

Length

8-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Measurements are for iron only - do not include cord.

Material

Metal, Fabric

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good