Sadiron

Object/Artifact

-

New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

Sadiron

Entry/Object ID

2015.3

Description

Metal sad iron, with curved wooden handle that has the capability to detach.

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

registrar@numulosgatos.org

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Colebrookdale Iron Company

Date made

circa 1900

Time Period

20th Century

Notes

Manufacturer identified based on the style of the iron and the emblem on the metal base of the handle.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Metal base of the handle

Transcription

C [on a shield-type emblem]

Language

English

Material/Technique

Embossed

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Sadiron

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Iron

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Laundry Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Maintenance T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Dimensions

Height

5 in

Width

3-1/2 in

Length

6-7/8 in

Materials

Material

Metal, Wood

Material Notes

Cast iron

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Exhibition

The Los Gatos History Project: Uncovering Untold Stories - Phase 1