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Iron, Electric

Object number2015.107.22 a,b

Manufacturer Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company (1886 - 1945)

Manufacturer Stuart

Datec. 1908

OriginPittsburgh, PA

OriginChicago, IL

MediumMetal/Wood/Plastic/Fabric/Adhesive tape

Credit LineIn memory of Edward J. Reis

DescriptionWestinghouse electric iron with metal trivet. Iron with electrical cord attached at rear and wood-covered handle.Dimensions(a) Height 7.25, Length of iron body 11.375, Length of iron body with cord extended (but not unraveled) 42.5, Width 3;
(b) Length 11.25, Width 3.938, Depth 1.25.
Marks(a)
Inscribed and stamped text on back of iron "WESTINGHOUSE ELEC. & MFG. CO. / PITTSBURGH, PA. U.S.A. / VOLTS 100-120[?] V WATTS 750 / STYLE 1225 [illegible] SERIAL 326[?]".

Inscribed on inside of front handle arm and outside of back handle arm "PATENTED / JUNE 6, 1905 / JUNE 16, 1908".

End of plug has raised text maker's mark: at top edge "STUART" and bottom edge "CHICAGO".

(b)
Raised number on the underside "14272A".
Historical NotesPart of a collection of Westinghouse-related material collected by Ed Reis.

Previous owner Edward J. Reis

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