1948 Proctor Never-Lift Iron Ad - "Now! Iron a shirt in 4½ minutes sitting down!"

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This advertisement promotes the Proctor Never-Lift Iron, highlighting its unique feature that allows users to iron while sitting down, saving time and energy. The iron lifts itself with a touch of a button, making ironing easier, faster, and more comfortable. The ad emphasizes energy savings, ergonomic benefits, and several modern features such as a new type leg support, rayon safety shield, fabric control dial, heat distribution, cool handle, and clear vision button. The ad targets homemakers looking for efficiency and comfort in their ironing routine.

Brand: Proctor
Product: Proctor Never-Lift Iron
Tagline: Now! Iron a shirt in 4½ minutes sitting down!
Publication: The Saturday Evening Post
Year: 1948

Objects in the advertisement: woman, iron, ironing board, shirt, chair, table

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