Flatiron

Clothing iron, North Family, Mount Lebanon, NY

Object ID:
1950.1122.1
Community:
New York, Mount Lebanon
Description

A cast iron flatiron. The iron is triangular with soft, rounded, sides and waterfall edges, with the smallest on top. At the center the base of the handle is enclosed on either side securing the handle to the base. The arms curve outward, continue at an angle and then curve inward forming the handle grip. The handle is molded and therefore solid.

New York Mount Lebanon

New York Mount Lebanon

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Shaker Museum Flatiron. https://shakermuseum.us/object/?id=19691. Accessed on September 23, 2024

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