Name/TitleElectric Iron

About this objectA yellow and silver electric iron with a black hoop handle, black with yellow flecks flex, three-pin plug and heat control with options for various textile types.

This model is known as the 'Senior Iron' and was manufactured by Morphy-Richards throughout the 1950's. It was marketed as being 'temperature controlled' allowing different heat settings depending upon the material being ironed.

This object is part of our permanent Domestic Life display - 'The 1950's Kitchen.

MakerMorphy-Richards

PeriodCIRCA 1950

Place MadeSt. Mary Cray, Kent

Medium and MaterialsHandle and Thermostat: Plastic
Plug: Plastic & Metal
Body and base: Metal
Flex: Rubber and Fibre

Inscription and MarksInverted moulding on thermostat: (HOT) LINEN. COTTON. WOOL. SILK. RAYON (COOL)

Stamped into metal rear of base: MORPHY-RICHARDS
SERIAL NO PM281541 MADE IN
ENGLAND
MODEL CA75 630-750W
220-240 V A.C. ONLY
BRIT. PAT. NO. 705918
Moulded on plugs: SA BSS 546 MADE IN ENGLAND
GRIP SCREWS

MeasurementsLength of iron: 230mm
Length of flex: 2080mm
Height: 120mm
Width: 110mm

Object numberSTMEA:1994-4.1

Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)