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Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum
Flat Iron, Metters
... Flat Iron...Flat iron...This flat iron was one of two flat irons donated by Mr Max...No. 7 Metters Flat Iron made from cast iron.Good Condition..., Mulwala Flat Iron No. 7 Metters Flat Iron made from cast iron.Good ...This flat iron was one of two flat irons donated by Mr Max Millsteed in 2000. Mr Millsteed died in Dec 2004 No. 7 Metters Flat Iron made from cast iron.Good Condition" No7 /Metters /Sydney"flat iron -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Domestic object - Flat Iron, 1890-1935
... Flat Iron...flat iron... something bigger and heavier than a flat iron. Goose or tailor's...Flat iron cast iron with stand ... Warrnambool great-ocean-road Flat Iron Domestic object Flat iron cast ...Blacksmiths started forging simple flat irons in the late Middle Ages. Plain metal irons were heated by a fire or on a stove. Some were made of stone. Earthenware and terracotta were also used, from the Middle East to France and the Netherlands. Flat irons were also called sad irons or smoothing irons. Metal handles had to be gripped in a pad or thick rag. Some irons had cool wooden handles and in 1870 a detachable handle was patented in the US. This stayed cool while the metal bases were heated and the idea was widely imitated. Cool handles stayed even cooler in "asbestos sad irons". The sad in sad iron (or sadiron) is an old word for solid, and in some contexts this name suggests something bigger and heavier than a flat iron. Goose or tailor's goose was another iron name, and this came from the goose-neck curve in some handles. In Scotland people spoke of gusing (goosing) irons. At least two irons were needed on the go together for an effective system, one would be in use, and the other re-heating. Large households with servants had a special ironing-stove for this purpose. Some were fitted with slots for several irons, and a water-jug on top.An early domestic object that gives an insight into how the ironing of clothes was done before the electric type irons we use and take for granted today. Flat iron cast iron with stand None item too badly corrodedflagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, iron, flat iron, laundry, clothes ironing, sad iron, tailors goose -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Domestic object - Flat Iron, circa 1900
... Flat Iron...flat iron... something bigger and heavier than a flat iron. Goose or tailor's...Iron; small flat domestic iron.... Warrnambool great-ocean-road Flat Iron Domestic object Iron; small ...Blacksmiths started forging simple flat irons in the late Middle Ages. Plain metal irons were heated by a fire or on a stove. Some were made of stone. Earthenware and terracotta were also used, from the Middle East to France and the Netherlands. Flat irons were also called sad irons or smoothing irons. Metal handles had to be gripped in a pad or thick rag. Some irons had cool wooden handles and in 1870 a detachable handle was patented in the US. This stayed cool while the metal bases were heated and the idea was widely imitated. Cool handles stayed even cooler in "asbestos sad irons". The sad in sad iron (or sadiron) is an old word for solid, and in some contexts this name suggests something bigger and heavier than a flat iron. Goose or tailor's goose was another iron name, and this came from the goose-neck curve in some handles. In Scotland people spoke of gusing (goosing) irons. At least two irons were needed on the go together for an effective system, one would be in use, and the other re-heating. Large households with servants had a special ironing-stove for this purpose. Some were fitted with slots for several irons, and a water-jug on top. An early domestic object that gives an insight into how the ironing of clothes was done before the electric type irons we use and take for granted today. Iron; small flat domestic iron.Noneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, iron, flat iron, domestic iron, laundery, ironing equipment, sad iron -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Domestic object - Flat Iron, 1890-1935
... Flat Iron...flat iron... something bigger and heavier than a flat iron. Goose or tailor's...Flat iron cast iron with traces of original black finish... Warrnambool great-ocean-road Flat Iron Domestic object Flat iron cast ...Blacksmiths started forging simple flat irons in the late Middle Ages. Plain metal irons were heated by a fire or on a stove. Some were made of stone. Earthenware and terracotta were also used, from the Middle East to France and the Netherlands. Flat irons were also called sad irons or smoothing irons. Metal handles had to be gripped in a pad or thick rag. Some irons had cool wooden handles and in 1870 a detachable handle was patented in the US. This stayed cool while the metal bases were heated and the idea was widely imitated. Cool handles stayed even cooler in "asbestos sad irons". The sad in sad iron (or sadiron) is an old word for solid, and in some contexts this name suggests something bigger and heavier than a flat iron. Goose or tailor's goose was another iron name, and this came from the goose-neck curve in some handles. In Scotland people spoke of gusing (goosing) irons. At least two irons were needed on the go together for an effective system, one would be in use, and the other re-heating. Large households with servants had a special ironing-stove for this purpose. Some were fitted with slots for several irons, and a water-jug on top.An early domestic object that gives an insight into how the ironing of clothes was done before the electric type irons we use and take for granted today. Flat iron cast iron with traces of original black finish on handle. Noneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, iron, flat iron, laundry, clothes ironing, sad iron, tailors goose -
Clunes Museum
Domestic object - FLAT IRON - DOMESTIC
... FLAT IRON - DOMESTIC...flat iron...CAST METAL FLAT IRON FOR PRESSING CLOTHES...Clunes Museum 36 Fraser Street Clunes goldfields FLAT IRON ...Example of domestic items used prior to the invention of electricityCAST METAL FLAT IRON FOR PRESSING CLOTHES"METTERS K P B VIC" RAISED ON BODY THE NUMBER "5" IS RAISED ON BODYflat iron, domestic item -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Equipment, Flat Iron, 1900-1930
... Flat Iron...Cast iron flat iron.... Equipment Equipment Flat Iron Cast iron flat iron. Before ...Before the introduction of electric irons, various irons were used including flat irons, sad irons, and box irons. These irons were heated on a pre-existing hot surface such as a stove (flat irons, sad irons) or heated internally with a metal slug or hot coals (box irons). Sad irons were heavier than flat irons, as they had a solid block of metal as a base.Cast iron flat iron.flat irons, household equipment -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Equipment, Flat Iron, 1900-1930
... Flat Iron...Flat iron with metal handle... Equipment Equipment Flat Iron Flat iron with metal handle Before ...Before the introduction of electric irons, various irons were used including flat irons, sad irons, and box irons. These irons were heated on a pre-existing hot surface such as a stove (flat irons, sad irons) or heated internally with a metal slug or hot coals (box irons). Sad irons were heavier than flat irons, as they had a solid block of metal as a base.Flat iron with metal handleflat irons, household objects -
Cheese World Museum
Iron, simple flat iron
... simple flat iron...Simple flat iron with heavy metal base and a curved handle...-ocean-road Iron simple flat iron Simple flat iron with heavy ...Purchased at a clearing sale.Simple flat iron with heavy metal base and a curved handle riveted to the base.Aallansford, irons, ironing, laundry equipment -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Domestic object - Kitchen Equipment, 'Smoothwell' electric flat iron c1935, c1935
... Kitchen Equipment, 'Smoothwell' electric flat iron c1935...A "Premier Smoothwell" electric flat iron with switched..." /......... Plate on cord Plug " PREMIER/ FLAT IRON CONNECTOR/ THIS SIDE... Equipment, 'Smoothwell' electric flat iron c1935 Domestic object ...c1881 Henry W Seely, of New Jersey, USA, designed and patented an electric sad iron for pressing and smoothing material. He continued to modify and improve his designs, with his partner Richard Dyer, and other electrical appliance firms, e.g Hotpoint, began producing these flat irons that could provide continuous heat by connecting via an electrical flex to a light socket and hence without the need for hot fires, ash, or burning hot handles. Women with access to an electricity supply were delighted and their ironing chore became much less arduous No heat was felt at all from the iron as it is all concentrated on the bottom surface. By the early 20th century enthusiasm was building for the new electric smoothing irons: clean, powerful, adjustable, and labour-saving. This c1935 Premier System 'Smoothwell' flat iron was used by a resident of City of Moorabbin and is an example of the progress made from the sad irons used by the pioneers that are displayed beside it.A "Premier Smoothwell" electric flat iron with switched control lead and original box, c 1935 On plate of handle attached to Iron ' HARRODS Ltd. / LONDON On attached plate at rear of iron ' The "SMOOTHWELL" / "Premier System" /......... Plate on cord Plug " PREMIER/ FLAT IRON CONNECTOR/ THIS SIDE OUTWARDS/ (2 columns) 1) FOR 100-125 VOLTS/ USE THREE TERMINALS/ THUS ..... 2) FOR 200 - 240 VOLTS/ USE TWO RIGHT/ HAND TERMINALS/ ONLY/ THUS......seely henry w., sad irons, electric flat irons, dyer richard, edison thomas, hotpoint pty ltd., premier electric company birmingham england, pioneers, early settlers, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, laundry, sewing, craftwork, table ware, irons -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Domestic object - Realia, Flat Iron with Kerosine Burner
... Flat Iron with Kerosine Burner...Rusty Flat Iron Size 3. 1X Primus Kerosine - Rusty. Both... grampians Realia Domestic object Flat Iron with Kerosine Burner ...Used for camping? to iron clothes or in home if not heatedRusty Flat Iron Size 3. 1X Primus Kerosine - Rusty. Both held in cut down vacuum oil tin made in Australia. In Black Paint "Laudel" 2 prickers for Primus - cleaning pipes when clogged.Illegible inscription until co Ltd.domestic -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Flat Iron
... Flat Iron...Corroded medium sized flat iron...-country Flat Iron Corroded medium sized flat iron Used when heated ...Used when heated for pressing clothes. Heated on top of wood stovesCorroded medium sized flat ironironing, clothing -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic Object - FLAT IRON
... FLAT IRON...Silvesters cast iron number 7 flat iron.... Silvesters cast iron number 7 flat iron. Domestic Object FLAT IRON ...Silvesters cast iron number 7 flat iron.Silvesters logo & number 7domestic equipment, laundering, iron -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic Object - FLAT IRON
... FLAT IRON...Metal flat iron with handle, makers marks unreadable....DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT Laundering iron Metal flat iron ...Metal flat iron with handle, makers marks unreadable.domestic equipment, laundering, iron -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Sad Iron or Flat Iron
... Sad Iron or Flat Iron...sad or flat iron... Anglesea great-ocean-road Sad Iron or Flat Iron Cast iron sad iron ...Cast iron sad iron for domestic use - probably 19th century.sad or flat iron -
Arapiles Historical Society
Flat Iron
... Flat Iron...flat iron... Flat Iron House hold item flat iron ...House hold itemflat iron -
Arapiles Historical Society
Flat Iron
... Flat Iron...flat iron... Flat Iron House hold item, flat iron ...House hold item,flat iron -
Clunes Museum
Domestic object - FLAT IRON
... FLAT IRON...FLAT IRON SIZE 6 - IRON HANDLE - SILVESTER - FELIX MARKINGS...Clunes Museum 36 Fraser Street Clunes goldfields FLAT IRON ...FLAT IRON SIZE 6 - IRON HANDLE - SILVESTER - FELIX MARKINGSlocal history, domestic item, iron, domestic items, irons -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic Object - FLAT IRON
... FLAT IRON...Silvesters Patent number 5 cast iron flat iron. Estate of E... Patent Silvesters Patent number 5 cast iron flat iron. Estate ...Silvesters Patent number 5 cast iron flat iron. Estate of E. ShermanSilvesters Patentdomestic equipment, laundering, iron, estate of e. sherman -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic Object - FLAT IRON
... FLAT IRON...Number 6 flat iron with the letter S circled and number 6... DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT Laundering iron S Number 6 flat iron ...Number 6 flat iron with the letter S circled and number 6 shown on body of iron.Sdomestic equipment, laundering, iron -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Clothes Iron, Salter's, Flat or Sad Iron, Estimated 1890-1900's
... Flat or Sad Iron...flat or sad iron...Cast iron flat Iron for domestic use - "Silvester's Patent... Anglesea great-ocean-road Clothes Iron Flat or Sad Iron Cast iron ...Cast iron flat Iron for domestic use - "Silvester's Patent" showing on top of iron and trademark with a "Salter" Staffordshire Knot pierced by arrow under this printing. A No. 6 is showing at the pointed end - metal handle part of iron has holes each end indicating something could have been threaded through cavity in top of handle.flat or sad iron, salter's no. 6 -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Domestic object - Kitchen Equipment, flat iron with trivet stand, c1880
... Kitchen Equipment, flat iron with trivet stand...A) A heavy cast iron, flat iron with B) horseshoe... Equipment, flat iron with trivet stand Domestic object A) A heavy ...Sad-irons or "solid" irons 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 handle was removed from the cool iron and re- attached to remove the hot iron from the fire. 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. These sad irons remind us of the difficult circumstances experienced in their daily routines by the pioneers and early settlers of Moorabbin Shire The family of Miss M Curtis were early settlers in Moorabbin Shire. A) A heavy cast iron, flat iron with B) horseshoe shaped trivet stand c1880 The trivet can be attached to a table by an adjustable clamp.A) 5 on tip of ironsad iron, kitchen equipment, pioneers, early settlers, market gardeners, sewing, craftwork, clothing, moorabbin, brighton, bentleigh, fireplaces, stoves -
Hume City Civic Collection
Domestic object - Flat Iron
... Flat Iron...Heavy black small flat iron with handle on top. Iron tapers...Flat Iron Domestic object Heavy black small flat iron ...These small heavy flat irons were used to iron clothes prior to electric irons being invented. They were heated on a wood fire stove top and used quickly before they lost heat to iron items of clothing and other small items. These irons were very heavy so that they retained the heat when heated by a wood fire stove top prior to electricity being connected to houses. Flat irons were used in the 1800's and in the early 1900's.Heavy black small flat iron with handle on top. Iron tapers from flat wide base to rounded point. It has a round logo on front under the handle.Unreadable round possibly manufacturers logo.social history, irons, ironing, domestic items, 1800's -
Hume City Civic Collection
Domestic object - Flat Iron
... Flat Iron...Heavy flat based iron with handle. Inscriptions on front...Flat Iron Domestic object Heavy flat based iron with handle ...This iron is from Bayview Farm, Diggers Rest and believed to have been used there.Flat based irons were used to iron clothes and other items prior to electric irons being invented and electricity being connected to houses. They were used mainly in the 1800's and early 1900's.Heavy flat based iron with handle. Inscriptions on front, tapers from wide back to rounded point at front.on point of iron "6" on front "SILVESTER'S/PATENT..."cullinan, c, diggers rest, george evans collection -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden
Domestic object - Clothes Iron, Flat Iron size 6
... Flat Iron size 6...Flat Iron size 6 Domestic object Clothes Iron ... -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Domestic object - Kitchen equipment, gas-fuelled flat iron, c1900 - 30
... Kitchen equipment, gas-fuelled flat iron...A gas-fuelled flat iron, made in USA , It would have been... equipment, gas-fuelled flat iron Domestic object A gas-fuelled flat ...Sad-irons or "solid" irons 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 handle was removed from the cool iron and re- attached to remove the hot iron from the fire. 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. Thomas Fletcher (1840-1903). By 1880s he had a gas appliance manufactory in Thynne Street, Warrington. By 1895 the company had become Fletcher Russell and Co Gas Engineers, his firm having merged with Alexander and William Russell of Pendleton Iron Works. Circa 1950, the firm merged into Radiation Ltd which was later acquired by 'TI New World'; 1902: Fletcher, Russell & Co. Ltd., Palatine Works, Warrington In 1880 gas -fuelled irons were connected by rubber tubing to the gas light-fittings of the house or to gas canisters. However , not many houses had access to a gas supply until much later and this iron was popular in 1920’sThese sad irons remind us of the difficult circumstances experienced in their daily routines by the pioneers and early settlers of Moorabbin Shire The family of Miss M Curtis were early settlers in Moorabbin Shire.A gas-fuelled flat iron, made in USA , It would have been attached to a gas hose fitting that was also used at night for light in the house. There is a small chimney to allow for air and to try to control the amount of heat in the iron. A 'shield' is under the leather covered handle to protect the user's hand from the heat, however it is made of copper metal - a heat conductor.FLETCHER RUSSELL CO. / LIM/ PATENT/ WARRINGTON on right side of handle 'Registered' on left side of handle ' Fletcher Russell Co L / Warrington, Manchester / & London.sad iron, kitchen equipment, fletcher russell co. ltd., england, warrington, manchester, pioneers, early settlers, market gardeners, sewing, craftwork, clothing, moorabbin, brighton, bentleigh, fireplaces, stoves, domestic gas supply, gas-light, gas cannisters -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Tool - CAST IRON CHARCOAL BURNING FLAT IRON
... CAST IRON CHARCOAL BURNING FLAT IRON...Former catalog # 119. Cast Iron Charcoal burning Flat Iron... catalog # 119. Cast Iron Charcoal burning Flat Iron. Curved ...Former catalog # 119. Cast Iron Charcoal burning Flat Iron. Curved triangular shape with black turned wooden handle. The chimney has a filigree patterning at the end of the spout. The attachments on the top of the iron are missing. Approximately 16cm x 20 cm. The rear hatch is approximately 2cm in diameter and covered by a swivel hatch with a figurine resembling a human face?.human face Figurinedomestic equipment, laundering, iron -
Orbost & District Historical Society
iron
... domestic iron flat-iron...Small rusty flat iron.... gippsland iron Small rusty flat iron. Iron was heated on top ...Iron was heated on top of stove. Often the person ironing had two irons - one to iron with and the other heating on stove ready to use when the other cooled down. They were heavy to use and were generally cleaned with bees' wax and a cloth before use. Wooden handles were patented in 1865.This item is an example of a domestic appliance in common usage before the advent of electricity.Small rusty flat iron.domestic iron flat-iron -
Blacksmith's Cottage and Forge
Iron-flat-mini, Early 19th. century
... Iron-flat-mini...ended flat iron... Marsh goldfields Iron-flat-mini Small double ended domestic iron ...This is an iron that would have been used for the very specific purpose of ironing very fine tucking.Purpose specific flat iron.Small double ended domestic iron with handle.domestic, cast iron, laundry, double, ended flat iron, heavy -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - FLAT IRON
... FLAT IRON... of the iron is flat. Two curved pieces three centimetres wide, half... of the iron is flat. Two curved pieces three centimetres wide, half ...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 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic Object - CAST IRON TRIVET
... flat iron base...Hand made flat iron trivet using 2 wood screws as legs.... DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT Laundering flat iron base Hand made flat iron ...Hand made flat iron trivet using 2 wood screws as legs.domestic equipment, laundering, flat iron base