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Sad Iron
Overview
rectangular with rounded point. heavy cast iron, Handle believed to have been added at a later date because handle has been screwed over the top of the trade mark. Grip on the handle is wood painted black. This iron is very pitted and rusty with paint on brackets peeling off
Historical information
Sad Irons were made from a solid cast iron and were a very common ironing aid for anyone that didn't have electricity
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-126-79.176
Item type
Domestic Objects
Material
Cast Iron
Width
11 cm
Height or length
16.2000 cm
Depth
13.7000 cm
Inscriptions and markings
under the handle is a raised "No; 9"
Contextual information
owned by Mrs Ella Mattner who lived a few KLms east of Ongerup town, approx. 1960's - 80's
Keywords
Laundering-iron
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Last modified
Friday, 15 May, 2026
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