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
Material
Cast Iron
Iron
Wood
Keywords
DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT
Charcoal Iron
Irons
Laundry Equipment
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Last modified
Sunday, 1 June, 2025
Completeness
83
Busselton Historical Society

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Charcoal Iron
Charcoal Iron

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