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OBJECT TYPE
Electric
DATE
1957
ARTIFACT NUMBER
1995.0877.001
MANUFACTURER
Foeller
MODEL
Unknown
LOCATION
Germany

More Information


General Information

Serial #
N/A
Part Number
1
Total Parts
1
AKA
N/A
Patents
N/A
General Description
Chrome-plated iron body. Synthetic handle. Fibre-covered cord. Synthetic plug. Metal prongs. Most likely asbestos insulated metal wiring.

Dimensions

Note: These reflect the general size for storage and are not necessarily representative of the object's true dimensions.

Length
13.6 cm
Width
7.0 cm
Height
7.0 cm
Thickness
N/A
Weight
N/A
Diameter
N/A
Volume
N/A

Lexicon

Group
Domestic Technology
Category
Laundry
Sub-Category
N/A

Manufacturer

AKA
Foeller
Country
Germany
State/Province
Unknown
City
Unknown

Context

Country
Unknown
State/Province
Unknown
Period
1957-1959
Canada
Type used in Canada. Donor received this iron as a Christmas gift, along with an ironing board. She did not play with it much as she received it late in her childhood.
Function
Used to press flat and/or remove wrinkles from fabrics.
Technical
This iron is an example of a simplification of contemporary technology to make an item intended for children’s use. The electric iron was invented in 1882, by Howard Seely. Seely patented his electric flatiron on June 6, 1882 (U.S. Patent no. 259,054). Early electric irons used a carbon arc to create heat, which was an unsafe method. In 1892, hand irons using electrical resistance were introduced by Crompton and Company and the General Electric Company. During the 1950’s, electric steam irons were introduced.
Area Notes
Unknown

Details

Markings
Stamped: 'Foeller/ 120V 9W/ WESTERN GERMANY'. On handle is logo: 'AZN'. On plug: '6A 250W'
Missing
N/A
Finish
Chrome finish on body and sole plate. Black handle. Cord is black with white flecks and has a black plug.
Decoration
N/A

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