Name/Title
Mrs. Pott's SadironEntry/Object ID
2025.L.08.19Description
Mrs. Potts sadiron in two sections called a flat iron or smoothing iron. Base is solid cast iron. Metal is screwed into the base with bar that the top can be attached to.
B. Wooden top, which came later with sadirons was interchangeable. Metal base with hook that secured it the into metal base.
The term sadiron comes from the old English word meaning solid or heavy.Dimensions
Height
5 inWidth
3 inLength
6 inDimension Notes
A. H 2.5"
B. H 3.5", L 6"
