Iron, Sad

Iron, Sad

Iron, Sad

Date: Circa 1900
Medium: Wood; metal: iron
Dimensions:
a: base length 5" or 12.5cm, b: handle length 4.5" or 11.5cm, c: length 4 1/4 or 11cm
Classification: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology
Object number: 1975.1.9a-c
Label text:Iron could have been used by a hatter as a tolliker (or called shackle used to mellow hat rims), also could be used as a salesman's sample or a childs toy.
Descriptiona: Miniature sad iron with cast iron base and D-shaped varnished wood handle.
b: metal plate to hold to base.
c: a trivet, flower shape, square hold at one end to hang it, 4 small legs.
Not on display