Electrical Steam Iron

Manufacturer / MakerCreated by Proctor-Silex Corp.

Dateca. 1965

Mediummetal, plastic

Dimensionsiron: 5 1/2 × 4 3/4 × 9 1/4 in. (14 × 12.1 × 23.5 cm)
cord: 1 1/2 × 10 × 1 1/2 in. (3.8 × 25.4 × 3.8 cm)

ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, museum purchase

Object numberPC1976.159.6

DescriptionThis object is a triangular-based plastic steam iron with brass and steel base, fiber-coated electrical cord, and plastic body and handle. There is a small, thumb-operated switch on top of the handle towards the front end that releases steam. There is a brass gauge to control steam quantity and temperature below the switch at the front of the handle depending on the material being ironed. Below the temperature gauge is a brass cap with a metal thumb screw that can be detached in order to pour water into the reservoir, which has a brass body. The steel heating plate is located under the reservoir, and has 17 perforations in a symmetrical, oblong orientation to release steam onto a fabric. "Mary Proctor" is written on the back in raised steel lettering. A sticker titled "WASH AND WEAR TEMP-O-GUIDE" is located beneath the handle on the plastic body of the object, and indicates what temperature or amount of steam to use depending on composition of ironing material (primarily concerning acrylic and polyester fibers).

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