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Hoover 0014 iron

Side view of an iron showing the large handle. Side view of an iron showing it stood on its end. Underside view of an iron showing the footplate. Top view of an iron showing the control dial. Close view of an iron showing the control dial. Side view of an iron showing the packaging.
Side view of an iron showing the large handle. Side view of an iron showing it stood on its end. Underside view of an iron showing the footplate. Top view of an iron showing the control dial. Close view of an iron showing the control dial. Side view of an iron showing the packaging.

Classification

Description

A Hoover steam iron, with a control switch at the front of the full width handle and a very large heat selection dial. It is suggested that this model was the first UK produced steam iron.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Hoover

Inscriptions

moulded: "Hoover" (side)
printed: "By appointment manufacturers of electronic suction sweepers. 230-250 V 1000W AC Only. Model 0114 R978596. Protected by patents and trade marks in Great Britain and the Principal countries of the World. Made by Hoover Ltd Great Britain." (heel plate)

Object number

AIBDC : 0_1962

Date

1953 (circa)

Country

UK

Method

compression moulded
handle

Material

plastic
bakelite - generic term handle
PF
phenol formaldehyde
metal
Dimensions
Width
115mm
Height
130mm
Length
230mm

Colour

silver
brown