Machine, Ironing

Object Name:

Machine, Ironing

Object ID:

1989.021

Creator:

General Electric Company -- Manufacturer

Date:

1938

Description:

Ironing machine, electric. 1938 General Electric mangle (electric ironer) used in Hanover and Concord, NH. Steel with white enamel. In closed position, 34" wide, 35.75" high, 19" deep. Hinged cover (11.5" h.) opens to right, then swings forward along right side to rest on floor, with adjustable leveling rod. Electric hot press moves up and down on rear hinge. Press has two control knobs (identical) with temperature settings for different fabrics. Temp. range 225 (LOW) to 475 (HIGH). Plastic handle for lifting press, marked "GENERAL (GE seal) ELECTRIC". Extendable metal tongue on right front edge of press, with lever. Padded, covered ironing board, raised by electric motor when press lowered. Metal shelf, 4" x 30", swings down in front. Metal shelf, 11.5" x 12", swings up on left. Cabinet supported on side panels. Open underneath, with one horizontal brace.

Material:

Metal
Steel
Enamel
Plastic
Textile

Dimensions:

H-35.75 W-34 D-19 inches

Provenance:

Purchased in 1938 for donor's mother-in-law, who lived in Hanover, NH. She used it to iron her husband's shirts. Used by donor in Concord, NH, until 1960s. She used it to iron linens for St. Paul's Church.

Credit Line:

Gift of Chrlotte Gordon

Subjects:

Ironing