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Sad IronContext
This is a 19th century iron, also known as a sad iron. They were made of iron and sometimes stone. They would be heated up and then used to remove wrinkles from clothing. However, being made completely of metal, the handle would heat up too. When women had to use them they would have a thick rag or pad as to not be burned. This still didn't always work and there were frequent accidents that women because of the heat as well as the weight of the sad iron, which is generally between 16 to 18 pounds.
