Iron

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a vintage, handheld flat iron made of metal with a wooden handle, displaying signs of rust and age, indicative of its historical use for pressing clothes. The handle is slightly curved, allowing for a comfortable grip, and there's a small information tag attached with string around the handle, which appears to contain handwritten details about the item's identification. The iron's base is smooth for effective pressing and the overall design speaks to an era before electric irons, relying on heat from external sources to function. The background is a textured, light-colored material, which makes the iron's features stand out.

The image shows a vintage, handheld flat iron made of metal with a wooden handle, displaying signs of rust and age, indicative of its historical use for pressing clothes. The handle is slightly curved, allowing for a comfortable grip, and there's a small information tag attached with string around the handle, which appears to contain handwritten details about the item's identification. The iron's base is smooth for effective pressing and the overall design speaks to an era before electric irons, relying on heat from external sources to function. The background is a textured, light-colored material, which makes the iron's features stand out.

Name/Title

Iron

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.838 B

Description

Mini sad-iron, cast iron. Dark wood handle.

Collection

Doll Museum

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

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

8-3/4 in

Width

10 in

Depth

4-1/2 in

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jan 9, 2014