Please note that Greenfield Village will close at 3 p.m. on Friday, September 11, but have extended hours until 9 p.m. on Saturday, September 12 for Old Car Festival.

Please note that Greenfield Village will close at 3 p.m. on Friday, September 11, but have extended hours until 9 p.m. on Saturday, September 12 for Old Car Festival.

Bless & Drake Company Charcoal Flatiron, circa 1852

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THF123307 / Bless & Drake Company Charcoal Flatiron, circa 1852
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Iron (Tool)

Date Made

circa 1852

Creators

Place of Creation

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Made in America

Object ID

00.4.3095

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cast Iron
Wood (Plant Material)

Dimensions

Height: 9.25 in
Width: 6.875 in
Length: 3.625 in

Inscriptions

on face: W.D. CUMMINGS / N. TALIAFERRO / R.E. BLESS / PATENTED 1852
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Bless & Drake Company Charcoal Flatiron, circa 1852