Sadiron

Name/Title

Sadiron

Entry/Object ID

2006.029.1

Description

One sadiron that weighs nine pounds. The iron is triangular in shape, with a curved handle that is marked with a 9 in a circular depression. Below the handle on the body of the iron is a six pointed star that is right over the casting line.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Made/Created

Date made

1845 - 1855

Place

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Lexicon

Search Terms

Cast ironwork, Laundry, Laundering, Domestic, Household accessories, Housework, Women, Women domestics

Dimensions

Height

4-1/2 in

Width

4-7/16 in

Length

7 in

Material

Cast iron