Iron

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a small, vintage iron made of metal, featuring a textured handle and an oval-shaped base that appears rusted with age. A white string is tied around the handle, holding a handwritten tag that reads “12:3:838A Small iron G203 1C” with the letters marked in pen. The iron rests on a surface covered with bubble wrap, suggesting it might be a preserved artifact or collectible, perhaps being prepared for a display or cataloging in a collection. The rough and aged appearance of the iron reflects its historical utility and adds character to its rustic charm, while the tag provides specific information about its cataloguing, indicating its identity within a larger group of artifacts. This old-fashioned iron is an intriguing object, potentially a part of historical demonstrations, exhibits, or educational materials highlighting past domestic practices. Its robust, simple design is characteristic of earlier household tools used for pressing clothes, representing the ingenuity and craftsmanship of an era when such items were essential in daily life.

The image shows a small, vintage iron made of metal, featuring a textured handle and an oval-shaped base that appears rusted with age. A white string is tied around the handle, holding a handwritten tag that reads “12:3:838A Small iron G203 1C” with the letters marked in pen. The iron rests on a surface covered with bubble wrap, suggesting it might be a preserved artifact or collectible, perhaps being prepared for a display or cataloging in a collection. The rough and aged appearance of the iron reflects its historical utility and adds character to its rustic charm, while the tag provides specific information about its cataloguing, indicating its identity within a larger group of artifacts. This old-fashioned iron is an intriguing object, potentially a part of historical demonstrations, exhibits, or educational materials highlighting past domestic practices. Its robust, simple design is characteristic of earlier household tools used for pressing clothes, representing the ingenuity and craftsmanship of an era when such items were essential in daily life.

Name/Title

Iron

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.838 A

Description

Mini sad-iron, cast iron. Very small, one piece.

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