Steam Iron, Accessories

Object/Artifact

Sidney Museum and Archives

Name/Title

Steam Iron, Accessories

Entry/Object ID

1997.030.001 a-g

Description

a) A very heavy metal steam/dry iron made in Canada by the Silex Co., Ltd., St. Johns, P.,Q. It has a red plastic switch under the handle to change from dry to steam. A 4" long rubber tube is attached to the black plastic handle, thru which goes a black & white electric cord. The "fill" hole is on the right side and has a black plastic top. The "off/on" switch, black plastic with a red plastic top, is at the back, attached to the plate giving maker's information and caution for use. A metal heel rest is attached to lower back. "Silex" is embossed on each side of handle. b) A brown cardboard rectangular box with a removable insert on the bottom, which is cut to fit the sole of the iron (a). On each long side is a sketch of a steam iron in blue with the words, in blue, "Silex duolectric Steam Iron" below. Red lines vertically outline the sketch and another red line is under the lettering. The carton had been sealed and opened lengthwise at the top, and "For Museum" hand printed in black with a felt pen. Condition is good in that it contains contents adequately--otherwise poor--stained and scuffed. c) A small black plastic funnel for filling the iron (a) with water. With (d), a small wrench, it belongs in the small cardboard box (e). Part of 997.30.1 a-g Diameter is for bottom of funnel. Top is 0.25" d) A small metal wrench used for loosening or tightening the filler cap on (a). It is contained in the small cardboard box (e) with the water funnel. 1-3/8 in Length, 3-1/2 in width at wider end. e) A small round cautionary note in the appliance box (f). It says: "CAUTION Where hard water or lime conditions prevail use only rain, soft or distilled water". There is a hole in top for hanging. The paper is orange with black printing. f) A small square cardboard box to house the funnel (e), wrench (d) and cautionary note (e). Contents are printed on two sides: "This box contains 1--Special wrench for loosening the filler plug. 2--Funnel for filling your Silex steam iron with water. The Silex Company Ltd. St. Johns, P.Q."--in blue lettering. Condition Poor. Torn sides, top torn away. g) Small instruction booklet with instructions for using (a) and suggestions for settings. A small string loop is attached to side top for hanging. The cover is black with red and yellow printing. A service warranty is attached to the back page. Published by the Silex Co., Hartford, Conn. 8 pages plus warranty.

Acquisition

Create Date

July 23, 1997

Updated By

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Update Date

September 3, 2024