Iron, firing

Object/Artifact

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Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Iron, firing

Entry/Object ID

8423.2

Description

Material: wood, metal. Case: wooden case. Size: 5 1/2" W. x 17" L. x 2 1/2" H. Description: top hinged on one side. Firing Iron. Metal iron, three tips, empty bottle with stopper. Description: resembles a welding iron - black handle - steel rod with head attached to top.

Context

Firing irons used 1919 to 1935 by Dr. Ralph L. West, veterinarian, for creating a counter-irritant as a treatment for arthritis and sprains in horses. The instrument was filled with ether from the bottle, and lighted. When the instrument became red hot, it was applied to the appropriate locations on the horse's leg.

Cataloged By

Legacy Photo Import

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Iron, firing

Class

Agricultural T & E

Category

Tools & Eq for Sci & Tech

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Create Date

March 25, 1992

Update Date

November 21, 2024