Collection Highlights
French press
1812-1819
1943.368
Mahogany, mahogany veneer; yellow poplar, white pine, brass, plaster
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pressing iron
Object name
Pressing iron
Date
1760-1840
Medium
Iron, wood
Dimensions
Overall: 7 x 7 3/8 x 4 in. ( 17.8 x 18.7 x 10.2 cm )
Description
Wrought iron pressing iron with wood handle, hinged lid with hook and eye closure, and cut-out heart decoration on sides of body; handle supported by sunflower-shaped brackets.
Object Number
INV.14871
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
