Historical information
This iron is from Bayview Farm, Diggers Rest and believed to have been used there.
Significance
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.
Physical description
Heavy flat based iron with handle. Inscriptions on front, tapers from wide back to rounded point at front.
Inscriptions & markings
on point of iron "6" on front "SILVESTER'S/PATENT..."
