Iron, Asbestos Sad Iron

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Iron, Asbestos Sad Iron

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Wyndham & Districts Historical Museum

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Wyndham & Districts Historical Museum

Description

This is an Asbestos Sad Iron which has three cores and one detachable cover and handle. The key feature of the asbestos sad iron is its detachable handle and cover. The cover was originally lined with asbestos, which enabled the core to hold its heat for longer, thereby reducing how often the core needed to be reheated and enabling each core to be designed for best results on a specific fabrics. The asbestos in conjunction with the wood insulated handle also ensured the handle remained relati...

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Date created

1890-1920

Creator

Tverdahl-Johnson Company

URL

https://ehive.com/collections/3102/objects/1095200

Related subjects

Domestic Life (household chattels, food and drink) / Domestic Life

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