Collection Highlights
Matthew Perry
Date:
ca. 1855
Object Number:
PR.012.2.787
Medium:
Daguerreotype
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Luce Center
Pressing iron
Object Number:
1931.65
Date:
ca. 1852
Medium:
Cast iron, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/2 x 8 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. ( 24.1 x 21.6 x 8.9 cm )
Marks:
maker's mark: in relief beneath handle: "W.B. CUMMINGS./N. TALIAFERRA./& E. BLESS./PATENTED 1852"
Description:
Cast iron charcoal iron with removable upper section to access iron interior used to burn coal; upper section has a cylindrical neck for steam to escape and a turned wooden handle; rear has riveted escutcheon decorated with bearded face in relief that conceals opening for igniting coal.
Gallery Label:
This type of pressing iron is also called a "tailor's goose."
Credit Line:
Purchase
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
