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Box Iron
c. 1900Subcollections
Overview
A hollow iron which has a fluted hinged lid which lifts from a catch at the front of the iron. Around the bottom edges of the iron are holes and there is a small catch at the back base of the iron which can be lifted and was used to control the temperature of the iron. The iron has a metal handle.
Historical information
These irons were widely used in early and mid 20th century when most farm houses had wood stoves. The lid of the iron was opened and live coals were placed in iron with tongs, thus providing heat for ironing.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-202-HS1995.15
Item type
Clothes Irons
Material
Cast Iron
Width
20.5000 cm
Height or length
20.4000 cm
Depth
10 cm
Year
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Last modified
Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
Completeness
Copyright and Reference
Copyright and Reference
Attribution requirements
Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.
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