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Pressing iron

Pressing iron
Object name 
Pressing iron
Date 
1840-1860
Medium 
Iron
Dimensions 
Overall: 4 3/4 x 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. ( 12.1 x 14 x 8.9 cm )
Description 
Cast and wrought iron pressing iron with raised, curved handle; molded star on top of body and molded "4" in center top of handle.
Credit Line 
Gift of George Hammond Sullivan
Object Number 
1950.272a
Marks 
molded: in center top of handle: "4"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.