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A 'sad' iron from 19th century to early 20th century. A flatiron is a nonelectric iron with a flat bottom, heated for use in pressing clothes, cloth, etc.

A flat iron made by the Enterprise Iron Company of Philadelphia, PA. This iron was used by Mrs. Hiram Parkin. It had a detachable handle.

A flatiron is a nonelectric iron with a flat bottom, heated for use in pressing clothes, cloth, etc.

An old fashioned flatiron (also called a 'sad' iron) with a detachable handle, made to fit several irons. When the iron in use is cooled, another hot iron could be taken from the stove with the handle and the first one put back on the stove to…

A set of 4 handmade iron nails.

Two boxes, one unopened.

Three burling irons used in the old burling room of the Assabet Mills. Two were used by Miss Eleanor Sheridan. A third was donated by Mr. Havelock Schnair. Burling irons were used to pick knots and burrs from the cloth.

An iron wrench with three raised articles on the reverse side. The numbers 1 & 2 seem to be clear. The third raised article in the center is difficult to read.

The Charcoal iron was invented in the 15th century. The need for a smooth look of clothes requires its invention. The first irons were made of metal (cast iron or iron). These irons consisted of a single body with a lid that was movably attached to…