Iron
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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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Foeller, Iron, circa 1957, Artifact no. 1995.0877, Ingenium – Canada’s Museums of Science and Innovation, http://collections.ingeniumcanada.org/en/id/1995.0877.001/
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