Iron, Toy
- Object Name:
- Iron, Toy
- Object ID:
- 1968.049.07
- Description:
- Miniature flat iron. Swan figure. Cast iron. Body roughly triangular shape with the two long sides being convex. Small flat edge around bottom surface. On top of that is cast figure of swan. Head upright, facing forward. Small handle extends upward from center of back, touches back of bird's head. Slightly chamfered, flat surface for handle at top. At back edge, shaft turns downward, touches back, then creates curlicue towards end and touches itself with small hole in center. Some small cast oval rings on side of swan behind neck. About halfway back of body, parallel lines cast in that curve toward top center behind handle. Behind that, arched section with parallel lines cast in it, horizontal. Back side and bottom side of arch is smooth, extends beyond bottom surface of iron. Head has cast eye on each side, and very small notch to indicate split in beak. Bird's neck and head are smooth. Bottom of iron is smooth with small pits.
- Material:
- Metal
Iron - Dimensions:
- H-1.8 W-1.9 L-3.3 inches
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Ethel Rock Millen
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