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1939

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1993

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K-M Flatwork Ironer Iron

This is a Iron. It was designed by W.E. Gundelfinger and manufactured by Knapp-Monarch Co.. It is dated 1939 and we acquired it in 1993. Its medium is chrome-plated steel, steel, bakelite. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Carole Krohn. It is credited Gift of Carole Krohn.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 12.5 x 21 x 19 cm (4 15/16 x 8 1/4 x 7 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

K-M Flatwork Ironer Iron; Designed by W.E. Gundelfinger; Manufactured by Knapp-Monarch Co.; USA; chrome-plated steel, steel, bakelite; H x W x D: 12.5 x 21 x 19 cm (4 15/16 x 8 1/4 x 7 1/2 in.); Gift of Carole Krohn; 1993-126-17

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