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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Charcoal Iron

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Laundry Equipment

Overview

Charcoal Iron with wooden handle

Historical information

A charcoal iron is a domestic appliance, a precursor to the electric iron, that heats up using burning charcoal placed inside a metal box-like structure. It typically has a hinged lid, wooden handles, and air holes to facilitate burning and ventilation. The iron was used before the widespread availability of electricity, offering a portable and reliable way to press clothes.

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Registration number

cwa-org-124-2020.262

Item type

Domestic Objects

Household Items

Themes

Material

Keywords

DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT

Primary significance criteria

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Social or spiritual significance

Busselton Historical Society

Busselton Historical Society

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