Manufacturer:

Saunders Machine & Tool Corp., Yonkers, New York, USA, founded 1858  Search this

Corning Glass Works, Corning, New York, USA, 1851 - 1989  Search this

Medium:

emulsion-painted Pyrex glass, nickel-plated steel, phenolic plastic, resin; rubber, fabric (cord)

Dimensions:

H x W x D: 13.8 x 9.8 x 23 cm (5 7/16 x 3 7/8 x 9 1/16 in.)

Type:

appliances & tools

Decorative Arts

iron

Object Name:

iron

Manufactured in:

Yonkers, New York, USA

Date:

1943

Description:

Broad, oblong wedge-shaped profile comprising one-piece molded transparent glass shroud and handle affixed to white metal soleplate and heel rest. Interior of shroud painted with metalic looking blue emulsion. Fabric-covered power cord emerges from tubular rubber flange at top right side. Black plastic dial on red face-plate inscribed: "Off, On, Rayon, Silk, Wool, Cotton, Linen," and "Low, Med, High."

Credit Line:

Gift of George R. Kravis II

Accession Number:

2015-5-12

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection

Product Design and Decorative Arts Department

Data Source:

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

GUID:

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EDAN-URL:

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