Showing 441 items matching "sad or flat iron"
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Wodonga & District Historical Society IncFunctional object - Flat or sad iron, c1900
... Flat or sad iron...Flat or sad iron......sad irons...“Sad” is an Old English word for “solid,” and the term “sad iron” is often used to distinguish the largest and heaviest of flat irons....A small cast iron flat iron. The triangular shape of the iron made it easier to iron around buttons... irons sad irons A small cast iron flat iron. The triangular shape of the iron made it easier to iron around buttons Flat or sad iron Functional object Flat or sad iron ...Sad irons, also called flat irons or smoothing irons, are shaped pieces of metal that are flat and polished on one side and have a handle attached to the other, created for the purpose of de-wrinkling fabric. “Sad” is an Old English word for “solid,” and the term “sad iron” is often used to distinguish the largest and heaviest of flat irons.This iron is representative of the domestic appliances used throughout Australia up until electricity became widely available for domestic use.A small cast iron flat iron. The triangular shape of the iron made it easier to iron around buttonsdomestic appliances, flat irons, sad irons -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageDomestic object - Flat Iron, 1890-1935
... Flat Iron...Flat Iron......flat iron......flat iron...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...Flat iron cast iron with stand ...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. flagstaff 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 None item too badly corroded Flat iron cast iron with stand Domestic object Flat Iron ...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 VillageDomestic object - Flat Iron, circa 1900
... Flat Iron...Flat Iron......flat iron......flat iron...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...Iron; small flat domestic iron....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. flagstaff 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 None Iron; small flat domestic iron. ...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 VillageDomestic object - Flat Iron, 1890-1935
... Flat Iron...Flat Iron......flat iron......flat iron...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...Flat iron cast iron with traces of original black finish on handle. ...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. flagstaff 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 None Flat iron cast iron with traces of original black finish on handle. ...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 -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer MuseumFlat Iron, Metters
... Flat Iron...Flat Iron...Flat iron...Flat iron...This flat iron was one of two flat irons donated by Mr Max Millsteed in 2000. ...No. 7 Metters Flat Iron made from cast iron.Good Condition...Mr Millsteed died in Dec 2004 Flat iron " No7 /Metters /Sydney" No. 7 Metters Flat Iron made from cast iron.Good Condition Flat Iron Metters ...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 -
Anglesea and District Historical SocietyClothes 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" showing on top of iron and trademark with a "Salter" Staffordshire Knot pierced by arrow under this printing. ...Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street Anglesea great-ocean-road flat or sad iron salter's no. 6 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. ...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 -
Kew Historical Society IncEquipment, Flat Iron, 1900-1930
... Flat Iron...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). ...Cast iron flat iron....Sad irons were heavier than flat irons, as they had a solid block of metal as a base. flat irons household equipment Cast iron flat iron. ...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 IncEquipment, Flat Iron, 1900-1930
... Flat Iron...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). ...Flat iron with metal handle...Sad irons were heavier than flat irons, as they had a solid block of metal as a base. flat irons household objects Flat iron with metal handle Flat Iron Equipment Equipment ...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 -
Clunes MuseumDomestic object - FLAT IRON - DOMESTIC
... FLAT IRON - DOMESTIC...flat iron...flat iron...CAST METAL FLAT IRON FOR PRESSING CLOTHES...Clunes Museum 36 Fraser Street enter building through Collins Place Clunes goldfields Example of domestic items used prior to the invention of electricity flat iron domestic item "METTERS K P B VIC" RAISED ON BODY THE NUMBER "5" IS RAISED ON BODY CAST METAL FLAT IRON FOR PRESSING CLOTHES Domestic object FLAT IRON - DOMESTIC ...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 -
Anglesea and District Historical SocietySad Iron or Flat Iron
... Sad Iron or Flat Iron...sad or flat iron...Cast iron sad iron for domestic use - probably 19th century....Sad Iron or Flat Iron ...Cast iron sad iron for domestic use - probably 19th century.sad or flat iron -
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......sad irons...c1881 Henry W Seely, of New Jersey, USA, designed and patented an electric sad iron for pressing and smoothing material. ...A "Premier Smoothwell" electric flat iron with switched control lead and original box, c 1935 ...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.........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. 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 On plate of handle attached to Iron ' HARRODS Ltd. / LONDON On attached plate at rear of iron ' The "SMOOTHWELL" / "Premier System" /......... ...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 IncMemorabilia - Realia, Domestic Flat Iron coated in Copper, c1900's
... Domestic Flat Iron coated in Copper...Domestic Flat Iron coated in Copper...Stawell Historical Society Inc 46 Longfield St Stawell grampians Stawell Salter Domestic Flat Iron coated in Copper Domestic Flat Iron coated in Copper Memorabilia Realia ...Domestic Flat Iron coated in CopperSalterstawell -
Cheese World MuseumIron, simple flat iron
... simple flat iron...Simple flat iron with heavy metal base and a curved handle riveted to the base....Allansford irons ironing laundry equipment A Simple flat iron with heavy metal base and a curved handle riveted to the base. simple flat iron Iron ...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 -
Stawell Historical Society IncMemorabilia - Realia, Flat Iron Salter Silvester Patent, 1890-1930
... Flat Iron Salter Silvester Patent...Flat Cast Iron with Handle...Stawell Historical Society Inc 46 Longfield St Stawell grampians Domestic Salter Sylvester Patent (Indistinct) Flat Cast Iron with Handle Flat Iron Salter Silvester Patent Memorabilia Realia ...Flat Cast Iron with HandleSalter Sylvester Patent (Indistinct)domestic -
Stawell Historical Society IncMemorabilia - Realia, Flat Iron & Wire Stand, 1890-1930
... Flat Iron & Wire Stand...5lb Flat Iron & Wire Stand used by Mrs W Henderson and later her daughter Mrs R Chapman....Flat Iron & Wire Stand Memorabilia Realia ...5lb Flat Iron & Wire Stand used by Mrs W Henderson and later her daughter Mrs R Chapman.Salter Sylvester Patentdomestic -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Domestic object - Flat Iron
... Flat Iron...Flat Iron...Flat Iron No6...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne DOMESTIC ITEMS Irons S on a circle Flat Iron No6 Domestic object Flat Iron ...Flat Iron No6S on a circledomestic items, irons -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Domestic object - Flat Iron
... Flat Iron...Flat Iron...Flat Iron No 6...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne DOMESTIC ITEMS Irons Flat Iron No 6 Domestic object Flat Iron ...Flat Iron No 6domestic items, irons -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Functional object - Flat Iron
... Flat Iron...Flat Iron...No 4 flat iron - black....DOMESTIC ITEMS Irons Metters Sydney No 4 flat iron - black. Functional object Flat Iron ...Belong to donors Aunt. More recently used as a door stop (40 Years).No 4 flat iron - black.Metters Sydneydomestic items, irons -
Stawell Historical Society IncDomestic object - Realia, Flat Iron with Kerosine Burner
... Flat Iron with Kerosine Burner...Rusty Flat Iron Size 3. 1X Primus Kerosine - Rusty. ...to iron clothes or in home if not heated Domestic Illegible inscription until co Ltd. Rusty Flat Iron Size 3. 1X Primus Kerosine - Rusty. ...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 SocietyFlat Iron
... Flat Iron...Flat Iron...Corroded medium sized flat iron...Heated on top of wood stoves ironing clothing Corroded medium sized flat iron Flat Iron ...Used when heated for pressing clothes. Heated on top of wood stovesCorroded medium sized flat ironironing, clothing -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Domestic object - Flat Iron
... Flat Iron...Flat Iron...A flat iron made from iron,...DOMESTIC ITEMS Irons 'Silvesters...No 8' A flat iron made from iron, Domestic object Flat Iron ...Donated by late Miss Daisy Campbell, homesite now known as 'Campbell's Croft'. The iron would have been heated over a fire/stove and then used to iron garments.A flat iron made from iron,'Silvesters...No 8'domestic items, irons -
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...sad iron...Sad-irons or "solid" irons were made by blacksmiths and used to smooth out material by pressing the hot iron over it. ...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....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. sad iron kitchen equipment pioneers early settlers market gardeners sewing craftwork clothing moorabbin brighton bentleigh fireplaces stoves A) 5 on tip of iron 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. ...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 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Domestic Object - FLAT IRON
... FLAT IRON...FLAT IRON...Silvesters cast iron number 7 flat iron....History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT Laundering iron Silvesters logo & number 7 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...FLAT IRON...Metal flat iron with handle, makers marks unreadable....Domestic Object FLAT IRON ...Metal flat iron with handle, makers marks unreadable.domestic equipment, laundering, iron -
Clunes MuseumDomestic object - FLAT IRON
... FLAT IRON...FLAT IRON...FLAT IRON SIZE 6 - IRON HANDLE - SILVESTER - FELIX MARKINGS...Clunes Museum 36 Fraser Street enter building through Collins Place Clunes goldfields local history domestic item iron domestic items irons FLAT IRON SIZE 6 - IRON HANDLE - SILVESTER - FELIX MARKINGS Domestic object FLAT IRON ...FLAT IRON SIZE 6 - IRON HANDLE - SILVESTER - FELIX MARKINGSlocal history, domestic item, iron, domestic items, irons -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Domestic object - Flat Iron
... Flat Iron...Flat Iron...Triangular flat iron. Some decoration on top. Straight cylindrical handle...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne DOMESTIC ITEMS Irons '8' 'Silvesters Patent' 'Salter' Triangular flat iron. Some decoration on top. Straight cylindrical handle Domestic object Flat Iron ...Triangular flat iron. Some decoration on top. Straight cylindrical handle'8' 'Silvesters Patent' 'Salter'domestic items, irons -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Domestic Object - FLAT IRON
... FLAT IRON...FLAT IRON...Silvesters Patent number 5 cast iron flat iron. Estate of E. Sherman...Sherman Silvesters Patent Silvesters Patent number 5 cast iron flat iron. Estate of E. Sherman Domestic Object FLAT IRON ...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...FLAT IRON...Number 6 flat iron with the letter S circled and number 6 shown on body of iron....Domestic Object FLAT IRON ...Number 6 flat iron with the letter S circled and number 6 shown on body of iron.Sdomestic equipment, laundering, iron -
Hume City Civic CollectionDomestic object - Flat Iron
... Flat Iron...Flat Iron...These small heavy flat irons were used to iron clothes prior to electric irons being invented. ...Heavy black small flat iron with handle on top. Iron tapers from flat wide base to rounded point. ...Domestic object 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 -
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...sad iron...Sad-irons or "solid" irons were made by blacksmiths and used to smooth out material by pressing the hot iron over it. ...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. ...Domestic object Kitchen equipment, gas-fuelled flat iron Fletcher Russell Co Ltd ...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
