Polishing irons were used for ironing collars and frills. Historical information Sad-irons (the term comes from an old word sald for solid) were made by blacksmiths and used to smooth out material by pressing the hot iron over it. A piece of sheet -iron was placed over the kitchen fire and the irons placed on it could be heated whilst remaining clean of ash.. The women used 2 irons - one heating while the other was used. Thick cloth or gloves protected their hands from the hot irons. The cool iron was replaced on the fire or stove to heat again. These irons were cleaned with steel wool to prevent them marking the material. If the iron was too hot the material would scorch. Most homes set aside one day for ironing and some large households had an ironing room with a special stove designed to heat irons. However, most women had to work with a heavy, hot iron close to the fireplace even in summer. A solid piece of cast iron, the base is triangular a shape with an eight centimetre base with curved sides coming to a point 13 centimetres from the base and is three and a half centimetres Thick. The bottom of the iron is curved. Two curved pieces two and a half centimetres wide, half a centimetre thick and six centimetres apart rise from rise up seven centimetres, between them is a two centimetre diameter and nine centimetre long hollow handle. Embossed on the iron is - 4 SILVESTERS PATENT SALTER and an arrow with a knotted rope around it. K13polishing iron, silvesters patent, sad iron

Flat irons were used for general ironing. Historical information Sad Irons (the term comes from an old word sald for solid) were made by blacksmiths and used to smooth out material by pressing the hot iron over it. A piece of sheet -iron was placed over the kitchen fire and the irons placed on it could be heated whilst remaining clean of ash. The women used 2 irons - one heating while the other was used. Thick cloth or gloves protected their hands from the hot irons. The cool iron was replaced on the fire or stove to heat again. These irons were cleaned with steel wool to prevent them marking the material. If the iron was too hot the material would scorch. Most homes set aside one day for ironing and some large households had an ironing room with a special stove designed to heat irons. However, most women had to work with a heavy, hot iron close to the fireplace even in summer. A solid piece of cast iron, the base is triangular a shape with a ten centimetre base with curved sides coming to a point 15.5 centimetres from the base and is three centimteres thick. The bottom of the iron is flat. Two curved pieces three centimetres wide, half a centimetre thick and seven centimetres apart rise from rise up eight centimetres, between them is a two centimetre diameter and ten centimetre long hollow handle. Embossed on the iron is - 4 SILVESTERS PATENT SALTER and an arrow with a knotted rope around it. K5polishing iron, silvesters patent, sad iron

In 1999 traditional apprenticeships and traineeships came under one name "New Apprenticeships". This folder contains information on some of the new apprenticeships offered by NMIT in 1999.A folder containing a covering letter and approx 32 individual sheets, each describing the course for a "New Apprenticeship".new apprenticeships, traineeships, apprenticeships, nmit,

Biographical Sheet - re Basil Watson, Typed A3 sheet with brief biography of Basil Watson - b. 12/10/1894, Bendigo; d. Point Cook, near Laverton 28/3/1917. Grandson of Bendigo mining investor, J B Watson. Source: Eustis, H N (1967)Eustis H.N.person, individual, basil watson

Document. Manila Folder containing assorted letters and documents : creditor information - shareholders values - proposals - balance sheet.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, nell gwynne reef mine, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, nell gwynne mine, tooleen gold mining syndicate, gold mining, proposal for amalgamation

Document. Brown book bound with pins. 22 pages of information about extracting gold with 9 blue flow sheets. Ore Treatment at Monument Hill.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, new monument gmc n/l, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, new monument gmc, monument hill consolidated gold mine, gold mining, ore treatment

The Pro Race cervical cap was used in the early 1960s. This pessary came from Professor Geoff Bishop's rooms, Mollison House, 386 Albert Street, East Melbourne. The pamphlet associated with this item says that this device was mentioned by Marie Stopes in her book, 'Contraception'.Cervical cap made of black latex rubber with rolled rim. With original manufacturer's box. Box is pink cardboard and printed with the text '"Pro-Race"/ REGISTERED TRADE MARK/ PURE LATEX/A.SAUNDERS & CO PTY. LTD./ MELBOURNE". Object also includes a paper instruction sheet detailing product information and method of use - the instructions include diagrams.contraception, pessary, marie stopes, intrauterine device

Plastic sheeted folder containing Daily Information for 17th Const Sqn in VietnamDaily Info17th construction squadron

Includes information on the sound patterns of the Wiradjuri language. Melody line only, with text of songs in Wiradjuri. Includes English translations of the songs. See also companion volume Wiradjuri language songs for children of all ages /? Stan Grant (snr) and John Rudder.B&w illustrations, b&w photographs, sheet music, word lists, CD-ROMwiradjuri

Associated documents from Mr R Lloyd provide further informationRobert Lloydsheep stations - management wool growing squatters, lloyd, mr robert, sheep stations - management, wool growing, squatters

Associated documents from Mr R Lloyd provide further informationsheep stations - management wool growing squatters, lloyd, mr robert, sheep stations - management, wool growing, squatters

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