Black flat iron with space for coals; has wooden handle, place for coals inside, smoke escapes through top of elbow shape pipe; top is removable, held in place with nail; has been painted black, moveable closure on back regulates air flow
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Description
Black flat iron with space for coals; has wooden handle, place for coals inside, smoke escapes through top of elbow shape pipe; top is removable, held in place with nail; has been painted black, moveable closure on back regulates air flow
Physical Description
1 flat iron : wood and metal ; 20 x 19 x 11 cm.
Notes
(Length: 18.5 cm x Width: 10.5 cm x Height: 19.5 cm)
This object is part of the following collection of related materials.
Star of the Republic Museum Objects
From the Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site, these items (dating from 1700s-1800s) include furniture, clothing, buttons, farm implements, china, trade tokens, arrowheads, cooking utensils, and looms.