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