The Emancipator Hard Pressing Iron is a hair tool from Christine Inc., patented by Christine Moore Howell in 1923.
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1923
Time Period
20th Century
Inscription/Signature/Marks
"CHRISTINE INC. / EMANCIPATOR. PAT PENDING / MADE IN U.S.A."
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Iron
Height
10-7/16 in
Width
1-5/16 in
Dimension Description
Box
Height
2 in
Width
12 in
Depth
1 in
Material
Metal
Condition
Overall Condition
Very Good
Date Examined
Jul 14, 2026
Notes
Some tarnishing on joints. Box sleeve is delaminating at edges from age; small stain in center from accretion on top side of the box; ends of interior box have been ripped off.
