Silver Streak Iron, ca. 1946

Broad, oblong wedge-shaped profile comprising one-piece molded transparent glass shroud and handle affixed to white metal soleplate and heel rest. Interior of shroud painted with metalic looking blue emulsion. Fabric-covered power cord emerges from tubular rubber flange at top right side. Black plastic dial on red face-plate inscribed: “Off, On, Rayon, Silk, Wool, Cotton, Linen,” and “Low, Med, High.”