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Polishing Iron
c. 1895 - 1910Subcollections
Overview
A small iron with two rows of holes on both sides of the iron, a wooden handle and a small metal globe at the back of the iron.
Historical information
This small iron was used in homes or by dressmakers for gathers in sleeves or shirts before electric irons were introduced. The iron was heated using a flammable liquid which was stored in the small metal globe at the back of the iron.
It is a Feldmeyer iron.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-202-HS1995.14a
Item type
Clothes Irons
Material
Iron
Wood
Width
22 cm
Height or length
15 cm
Depth
5.5000 cm
Inscriptions and markings
On the top of the metal globe is embossed a circle with a rocket through the middle.
Place made
Wurzburg, Germany
Year
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Links to additional resources
Feldmeyer Irons [americanhistory.si.edu]
A website which describes a very similar iron, and information on the person who invented the iron.
Last modified
Friday, 4 September, 2026
Completeness
Copyright and Reference
Copyright and Reference
Rights category
Date of creation +70 years
Attribution requirements
Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.
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