Historical information

Hoover Steam or Dry Iron - vintage 1950s or 1960s. It is a compact and heavy iron with electric cable. Model 4554

Significance

This is an early electric stem iron, with a cloth covered power cable.

Physical description

Old Hoover iron with different settings

Inscriptions & markings

The Hoover Iron trademark, model 4554, Ser No RF71510, 240V. 1000 watts A.C. only. Made at Meadowbank, Sydney, NSW, Hoover (Australia) Pty Limited