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- Flatiron, 1893-1910 - 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.
- 1893-1910
- Collections - Artifact
Flatiron, 1893-1910
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.
- Flatiron, 1880-1900 -
- 1880-1900
- Collections - Artifact
Flatiron, 1880-1900
- Flatiron, circa 1877 -
- circa 1877
- Collections - Artifact
Flatiron, circa 1877
- Flatiron, 1874-1902 -
- 1874-1902
- Collections - Artifact
Flatiron, 1874-1902
- Flatiron, 1880-1897 -
- 1880-1897
- Collections - Artifact
Flatiron, 1880-1897