Iron, Electric

Object/Artifact

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Raupp Museum

Name/Title

Iron, Electric

Entry/Object ID

2008.13.033

Description

An electric clothing iron made by General Electric. The base is flat metal with 7 holes for steam. Markings on bottom of base: “ CAT. 106F60 WATTS 1100. VOLTS 180. A.C. ONLY~GENERAL ELECTRIC CO. BRIDGEPORT, CONN. MADE IN U.S.A.-TO FILL, PUSH RED BUTTON DOWN KEEP ON HEEL REST WHEN NOT IRONING." Base is metal and hollow to hold water, the top and handle are made of black-colored plastic. With plastic heat control dial and red steam switch on the handle. Cloth wrapped cord with two-prong plug.

Dimensions

Height

4-3/4 in

Width

5-1/2 in

Length

9-1/4 in

Material

Metal, Plastic

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Overall Condition

Good