Trade Card for Mrs. Potts Sad Irons, circa 1875
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Artifact Overview
In the 1870s, Mary Florence Potts made ironing easier. Conventional single-piece, cast iron flatirons were heated on stoves -- and the handle got hot! Mrs. Potts invented and patented a detachable wood handle that stayed cool and could be switched between her irons. The irons also featured two pointed ends that allowed users to work in either direction. Mrs. Potts' irons remained popular into the 20th century.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Trade card
Date Made
circa 1875
Subject Date
circa 1875
Creator Notes
Product manufactured by Enterprise Mfg. Co., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Distributed (sold) by J. Woodruff & Sons, Southington, Connecticut.
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2019.0.3.38
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 4.375 in
Width: 2.875 in
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