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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.

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
  • Height: 7cm
  • Width: 17.1cm
  • Depth: 8.2cm
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 createdApril 17, 2000
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