Pressing Iron with Chamber for Heated Metal Insert

Object/Artifact

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Glenview History Center

Name/Title

Pressing Iron with Chamber for Heated Metal Insert

Description

The metal insert was usually the only part that was heated on a stove. It was placed inside the iron for use. This was done to prevent scorching clothes. The insert was called a "slug" or "oxtail."

Acquisition

Notes

Donated by Grace Palmer and had belonged to her mother, Augusta Peterson.