Gas SAD Iron Clarks Fairy Prince
Name/Title
Gas SAD Iron Clarks Fairy PrinceEntry/Object ID
2025.1.152Description
Gas SAD Iron Clarks Fairy PrinceContext
Before electricity there were a number of alternative methods of ironing. The traditional 'sad' or 'flat' iron was heated up on the hearth or kitchen range. The box iron contained a pre-heated 'slug' of metal, or live glowing lump of charcoal. Gas heated irons connected via a rubber tube to a gas mantle. Spirit or petrol heated irons were also available but were slightly more expensive. The main problems with the early non-electric irons were that they were dirty and the temperature was often difficult to control. Much time was wasted in heating up and cooling down to achieve the required temperature.Cataloged By
Colin WhittleCategory
Domestic