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Charcoal Iron

c. 1884
Subcollections
Domestic Items or Equipment
Overview

A hollow iron that has a funnel at the front and a lever on the top of the iron to open the lid. It has a wooden handle and a scroll pattern on the top of the funnel.

Historical information

This iron was used in South Australian in 1884. It was taken to Cartimeticup in 1901 by Mrs J.R. Patterson, it was in use until 1912. It was used by Polly Patterson 1901-1914(approx). Later after repairs by a blacksmith, Ralph took it out to his property where it stayed until Ian Patterson allowed Hamley (It was put away in 1919 in possession of Mr Hamley Patterson) to take it for donation to Katanning Historical Society.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-202-HS1981.44
Item type
Clothes Irons
Material
Cast Iron
Wood
Inscriptions and markings

On the top of the funnel is embossed a "6" with scrolls around it.

Year
c. 1884
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Last modified
Thursday, 23 April, 2026
Completeness
94
Rights category
Date of creation +70 years
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Attribution requirements

Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.

Katanning Historical Society

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Side view of Charcoal Iron
Side view of Charcoal Iron
Top view of Charcoal Iron
Top view of Charcoal Iron
Side view of open Charcoal Iron
Side view of open Charcoal Iron
Top view of open Charcoal Iron
Top view of open Charcoal Iron
Rear view of Charcoal Iron
Rear view of Charcoal Iron

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