My grandmother's antique coal iron with wood handle
Coal irons were heated by smoldering coals which were taken from a fire and placed inside a box on the top of the iron. The lid of the box had a handle which allowed people to hold the hot iron as they ran it over clothing, smoothing out wrinkles.
19th century
Weight 6,6 pounds (3 kg)
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My grandmother's antique coal iron with wood handle
Coal irons were heated by smoldering coals which were taken from a fire and placed inside a box on the top of the iron. The lid of the box had a handle which allowed people to hold the hot iron as they ran it over clothing, smoothing out wrinkles.
19th century
Weight 6,6 pounds (3 kg)
Texture www.flickr.com/photos/27805557@N08/4907300815/in/set-7215...
© ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Use without permission is illegal