Electric iron
Identifier
EMHT1182.10
Title
Electric iron
Description
Small travelling electric iron, flex orange in colour and several metres in length has a BG Bakelite fitting at one end for insertion into a domestic light bulb fitting and a Bakelite twin prong plug that fits into the iron at the other end. Wooden handle painted cream held to the base by two screws. The two prongs are at the rear of the unit. A metal fitting at the rear holds to wound up electric wire.
Dimensions: 14 cm x 7 cm x 8 cm
Dimensions: 14 cm x 7 cm x 8 cm
Creator
Unknown
Date
1950s
Subject
iron
travelling iron
Modes Classified Name
recreation & travel
domestic & housecraft
Type
Physical Object
Stored Location
Permanent Location: Museum Store/Cabinet 1/Top Shelf
Citation
Unknown, “Electric iron,” Emsworth Museum, accessed May 22, 2026, https://emsworthmuseum.org.uk/emcms/items/show/8301.