Collection of bow ironers

Object/Artifact

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Waterperry Museum

Six bow ironers or smoothers

Six bow ironers or smoothers

Name/Title

Collection of bow ironers

Entry/Object ID

2025.1.576

Description

Different size metal balls on the end of a stick, with a wooden handle and brass band.

Category

Domestic

Acquisition

Accession

2025.1

Source or Donor

Gordon Dempster

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Dimensions

Length

240 mm

Circumference

250 mm

Weight

552 g

Dimension Notes

Dimensions refer to the largest ironer. The smallest wighs 120 g, length 170 mm; circumference of ball 170 mm

Material

Wood, Metal, Brass

Location

* Untyped Location

CC11S3

Condition

Overall Condition

Good