Summary
Set of Mrs Potts' sad irons, Nos.1, 2C, & 3A irons. All double ended. With spring-loaded detachable handle of semi-circular shape that fits all three irons. Made by Enterprise Manufacturing Co., Philadelphia, United States of America, probably late 19th century.
Physical Description
SOLE PLATES ARE NICKEL PLATED. ONE POINT ON THE NO. 1 IRON IS CUT AWAY, PERHAPS FOR EASE IN IRONING BUTTONS. MARKED "ENTERPRISE MFR CO PHILA PA.". SEE A. H. GLISSMAN, THE EVOLUTION OF THE SAD IRON, P. 80. 87.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Alan Coor, Jun 1974
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Maker
Enterprise Manufacturing Co, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America, pre 1915
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Classification
Domestic life, Laundering - ironing, Appliances - stove top flat
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
15.5 cm (Length), 7.5 cm (Width)
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