Summary
Alternative Name(s): Simplex Ironer
Large, freestanding ironing machine with cylindrical ironing surface covered with towelling. Made by Ironing Machine Co.
Acquired by S.E.C. for electrical assessment and approval. Unused. Stored by S.E.C. Public Relations Branch as display material.
A similar iron is depicted in an advertisement in the Salt Lake Tribune, 6 June 1949, p.7, and other United States newspapers from the same period.
Physical Description
Large, freestanding ironing machine with cylindrical ironing surface covered with towelling. Metal pressing surface with lever for releasing and applying it. Unit is metal, painted cream and black, positioned at table height for sitting at. Switch at lower right for power.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Publicity Division, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 24 May 1990
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Manufacturer
American Ironing Machine Co., Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, 1940-1960
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Inscriptions
Metal label at end reads "SIMPLEX IRONETTE/AMERICAN IRONING MACHINE CO./ CHICAGO, ILL, U.S.A./TYPE CC-1 CYCLES 50/VOLTS 300 WATTS 1320/NO.A7360/ PATENTS APPLIED FOR"
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overall dimensions
90.5 cm (Length), 29 cm (Width), 70.5 cm (Height)
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