Clothes iron heated by charcoal

Object/Artifact

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Clothes iron heated by charcoal

Entry/Object ID

1657

Description

Clothes iron heated by charcoal. Wooden handle, large spout on front to allow products of combustion to escape. Heat shield under handle. Pin with ring pulls out to open lid for putting in charcoal. Vent with small door on end. The number "3" embossed on lid.

Acquisition

Accession

79

Source or Donor

Read, Eleanor Perry

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1800 - circa 1880

Material

Metal