Object number
71/226
Description
This is Mrs Pott's iron with detachable handle. It has a base from polished steel with iron above. The object was externally heated for ironing domestic laundry. It also has the description 'MRS POTTS IRON PATENT// OCT 18 1876// PATENT GROUND No 5'.
Physical description
1 flat iron: metal; wood; good condition[inscription cont'd]...'Mrs. Potts' Iron Patent, Oct. 18 1876, Pat. Ground No. [3]'.
Production date
1876-10-18 - 1876
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_10685.tif - High resolution image
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_11291.tif - High resolution image