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Sad iron
Overview
Triangular tapering to sharp point on one end, back end is flat across. it is all heavy cast iron with hollow metal handle held above with 2 flat bars and a metal round grip.
Historical information
Sad irons were heavy cast-iron solid tools used to smooth clothing by heating them on the stoves, The term "sad" comes from an old English word for "solid" or "heavy", with typical irons weighing five to nine pounds. . Sad irons were forged by blacksmiths from a single piece of cast iron. featuring a triangular shape with a pointed tip to navigate around buttons.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-126-78.159
Item type
Domestic Objects
Material
Cast Iron
Width
9 cm
Height or length
13.6000 cm
Depth
12.2000 cm
Inscriptions and markings
on top is a six pointed idented star between the handle plus a raised "S" at the front
Contextual information
this item belong to Mrs. Eunice Faulkner while living on the farm north of Ongerup town during the 1940's - 80's
Keywords
Laundering-iron
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Last modified
Friday, 15 May, 2026
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