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Electric Iron

Hotpoint
c. 1925
Subcollections
Domestic Items or Equipment
Overview

An electric iron that has a chrome base and a black bakelite handle and a stand. At the back of the iron is the plug for the electrical cord. The handle is moulded for a right handed person.

Historical information

Beginning of labour saving equipment for the housewife.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-202-HS2008.62
Item type
Domestic Objects
Material
Bakelite
Chrome Steel
Width
20 cm
Height or length
12.3000 cm
Depth
10.9000 cm
Inscriptions and markings

On the stand at the back of the iron is etched "HOTPOINT". Underneath the stand is etched "CAT NO 6266 G7" A, UNDERNEATH IS "WATTS 575 VOLTS 240 " underneath is "PS 7" and underneath is "MADE IN AUSTRALIA"

Year
c. 1925
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Links to additional resources
Victorian Collections

Information on Hotpoint irons, the irons were made in Australia in 1924.

Last modified
Monday, 13 April, 2026
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Katanning Historical Society

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Electric Iron
Electric Iron

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