Sadiron

Date1910

Mediumiron, steel, wood

Dimensions5 1/4 × 3 3/4 × 8 in. (13.3 × 9.5 × 20.3 cm)

ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of The Charles Saiz Collection of Antique Pressing Irons

Object numberPC1997.41.6

DescriptionThis object is a diamond-based iron with affixed wooden handle that has been painted black. There are two flathead screws present at the front and back of the iron's lid that can be unscrewed to provide access to the hollow interior where a heating element can be placed. A small hole is located in the middle of the upper lid directly below the handle Raised lettering on each side of the hole reads: "MODERA MFG CO. / ORANGE, CA" and "PAT. APRIL 6 / 09".

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