"Petipoint" Iron, Model #W410

• Artist: Edward P. Schreyer and (Designer)
• Medium: Metal, plastic
• Geographical Location: Sandusky, Ohio, USA
• Dates: ca. 1941
• Dimensions: 4 7/8 x 5 x 10 in. (12.4 x 12.7 x 25.4 cm)
• Markings: On metal plate under handle: "petipoint / a Titeflex Product / LICENSED UNDER PAT'S RE-21585 / D-128267 D-128268 D-128269 / OTHER PAT'S PENDING / [under settings dial] RAYON-SILK-WOOL-COTTON-LIN / WATTS / 1000 / VOLTS / 120 / MODEL No. W410 / 75208 / SERIAL NO. / A.C. ONLY / MFG. BY / WAVERLY TOOL CO. / SANDUSKY OHIO" On dial: "FAST / MED / SLOW"
• Signature: no signature
• Inscriptions: no inscriptions
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 17, Shelf L
• Accession Number: 85.74
• Image: CUR.85.74.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2009

Catalogue Description:
Electric iron of metal and plastic. Streamlined, with black plastic handle and chrome-plated metal body, coming to a sharp point at each end, the sides fitted with a set of stepped, fin-like vents. CONDITION: Wear due to normal use. Plating has worn off on small section of metal. Small amounts of rust in many corners and edges. Plastic handle has some scratches and minor losses.