Flatiron, 1860-1900

THF184130 / Flatiron, 1860-1900
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Flatiron

Date Made

1860-1900

Location

at Greenfield Village in Mattox Family Home

Object ID

28.447.9

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cast iron

Color

Black (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 4.5 in
Width: 3.5 in
Length: 6 in

Inscriptions

on top: C / 6
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