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Subiaco Museum > Records

IRON: POLISHING, 'SILVESTERS PATENT SLATER POLISHING IRON NO. 4'

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Overview

The manufacture's name and logo appear on top of iron - an arrow surrounded by a loosely knotted rope and the letter 'S'. The sole is convex instead of the usual flat sole irons.

Historical information

The iron's convex sole have starched fabric a shiny, glossy appearance when rubbed hard. Item popular early 20th century when fashion dictated the need for shiny, starched shirt collars and even dresses.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-43-1994.179

Item type

Material

Width

85 mm

Height or length

130 mm

Keywords

Household Effects

Photographed 2023

Statement of significance

Popular early 20th century when fashion dictated the need for shiny starched shirt collars.

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