Name/Title
Oval Sad-iron of Mrs. August Pearson, c. 1880-1890Entry/Object ID
1987.78.1Description
Acc. No. 87.78.1
Subject Category: Household, utilitarian
Date or Period: C. 1880-90
Object: Sad-iron
Description: Unusual type sad-iron (oval shaped) with detachable handle (iron).
Size: L-6 x H-5 inches.
History of Object: Sad-iron that belonged to Mrs. August Pearson, old-time resident of Alameda. Her husband owned & operated a fuel, feed & ice store at 1331 Park Street, Alameda.
Acquired from: Mrs. Leonard Loeb (daughter of Mr. & Mrs. August Pearson)
Date: 10-20-1987
