Heavy flat iron

Object/Artifact

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Heavy flat iron

Entry/Object ID

1660

Description

Heavy flat iron. Tag on it from Thornton Perry says "Tailor's Goose". The large handle is twisted three times at the grip. Embossed on top "12 IXL". According to former curator Sue Collins, it was used for pressing woolens.

Acquisition

Accession

79

Source or Donor

Read, Eleanor Perry

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1850 - 1900

Material

Metal