HUB
Collections
Classifications
About
App
Irons
Object/Artifact
-
Ice House Museum
3 Irons
Regular and Steam Irons
Name/Title
Irons
Entry/Object ID
5UU
Tags
Irons
Description
One 20 pound iron, one 7 pound iron, one steam iron
Use
The sad iron was used to press fabric flat when it was heated on a cast iron stove. The steam iron was used to press cloth by using steam.
Collection
1920's Kitchen
Cataloged By
[email protected]
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Location
on top of iron
Transcription
number
Language
English
Material/Technique
Inscribed,
Etched
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Sad iron # 8 "6.0"x5.0"x 4.0
Parts
Count
1
Material
cast iron
Color
Rustic
Inventory
Inventoried By
[email protected]
Inventoried Date
Jan 13, 2024
Condition
Reason for Exam
Damage
Overall Condition
Good
Condition Detail
Abrasion,
Corrosion
Date Examined
Jan 13, 2024
Examined By
Debra Brown
Surface
cast iron
Exhibition
1920 Kitchen Exhibit
Research Notes
Research Type
Researcher
Person
[email protected]
Date
Jan 13, 2024
Notes
"Sad" iron is an old English word for "solid" , and the term "sad iron" is used to distinguish heavy flat irons usually weighing five to nine pounds.
Created By
[email protected]
Create Date
July 15, 2020
Updated By
[email protected]
Update Date
June 11, 2024
