Flatiron, 1880-1897
THF179781 / Flatiron, 1880-1897
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Flatiron
Date Made
1880-1897
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
The Simmons Special was sold by the Simmons Hardware Company. in St. Louis, MO, and manufactured by the Colebrookdale Iron Company.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
63.170.89.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cast Iron
Wood (Plant material)
Color
Black (Color)
Brown
Dimensions
Height: 5 in
Length: 6.5 in
Width: 3 in
Inscriptions
SIMMONS SPECIAL
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articleMrs. Potts, Inventor
In the early 1870s, a young wife and mother had a better idea for making the arduous task of ironing easier.