Toy Iron
1960s (made)
Artist/Maker | |
Place of origin |
Electric powered flat iron with a smooth steel base plate attached to a top of metal enamelled light blue. This extends at the back to form an inverted V shape so the iron can be stood on its end. The top panel below the handle is grey with black and silver checkered pattern and the word NASSAU. The handle is above and made of moulded pink plastic. The iron is a working toy and the plastic electrical connection is on
the right side. With a moulded on black plug; it is only suitable for the American system and is designed for 120V and 10W. The maker's name and address together with the catalogue number is on the underside of the end extension.
the right side. With a moulded on black plug; it is only suitable for the American system and is designed for 120V and 10W. The maker's name and address together with the catalogue number is on the underside of the end extension.
Object details
Object type | |
Materials and techniques | metal and plastic |
Brief description | Toy Iron; USA; 1960s |
Physical description | Electric powered flat iron with a smooth steel base plate attached to a top of metal enamelled light blue. This extends at the back to form an inverted V shape so the iron can be stood on its end. The top panel below the handle is grey with black and silver checkered pattern and the word NASSAU. The handle is above and made of moulded pink plastic. The iron is a working toy and the plastic electrical connection is on the right side. With a moulded on black plug; it is only suitable for the American system and is designed for 120V and 10W. The maker's name and address together with the catalogue number is on the underside of the end extension. |
Dimensions |
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Marks and inscriptions | NASSAU on the top and UL in a circle beside the manufacturer's name
and address underneath |
Object history | The family served in the diplomatic corps; (New York; China; Poland the main places). The daughters; Marion born 1948; Louise born 1950 and Helen born 1958; acquired many toys from various countries. |
Production | Made by: Nassau Prods. Corp. Troy NY USA |
Collection | |
Accession number | B.905-1993 |
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Record created | April 17, 2000 |
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