Object Details
- Description
- Pointed-toe, ox tongue box iron with strap handle riveted to top and pivot gate with single pin and diamond- or lozenge-shaped plate attached to right side of body; rounded heel for polishing. Single, elongated, wrought iron S-curve rib peened to sole interior (to conduct heat). Strap handle rivets and gate handle all have acorn knops. Conforming slug or heater with pierced hole near heel stored inside. No marks.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- date made
- 1750 - 1850
- Physical Description
- iron, wrought (body, handle material)
- iron, cast (slug material)
- steel (sole material)
- Measurements
- overall: 5 5/8 in x 7 7/8 in x 3 3/8 in; 14.2875 cm x 20.0025 cm x 8.5725 cm
- Object Name
- flatiron
