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Charcoal Clothes Iron
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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.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-124-2020.261
Item type
Clothes Irons
Domestic Objects
Household Items
Objects
Themes
Material
Cast Iron
Iron
Wood
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Last modified
Sunday, 1 June, 2025
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