Name/Title
IronsEntry/Object ID
5UUTags
IronsDescription
One 20 pound iron, one 7 pound iron, one steam ironUse
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 KitchenCataloged By
icehousemuseum@att.netInscription/Signature/Marks
Location
on top of ironTranscription
numberLanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
Inscribed, EtchedDimensions
Dimension Description
Sad iron # 8 "6.0"x5.0"x 4.0Inventory
Inventoried By
icehousemuseum@att.netInventoried Date
Jan 13, 2024Condition
Reason for Exam
DamageOverall Condition
GoodCondition Detail
Abrasion, CorrosionDate Examined
Jan 13, 2024Examined By
Debra BrownSurface
cast ironExhibition
1920 Kitchen ExhibitResearch Notes
Research Type
ResearcherPerson
icehousemuseum@att.netDate
Jan 13, 2024Notes
"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
icehousemuseum@att.netCreate Date
July 15, 2020Updated By
sburginsing57@gmail.comUpdate Date
June 11, 2024