Asbestos Sadiron

Manufacturer / MakerCreated by Dover Manufacturing Co.

Dateca. 1910

Mediumiron, rubber, asbestos

Dimensions5 × 3 × 6 1/2 in. (12.7 × 7.6 × 16.5 cm)

ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of The Charles Saiz Collection of Antique Pressing Irons

Object numberPC1997.41.1

DescriptionThis is a diamond-based cast-iron sadiron with two perpendicular handles affixed to a removable asbestos-lined hood. The larger, vertical handle typical of other irons is affixed to the top of the iron's hood with a small space in between to reduce heat conduction into the handle. A smaller, horizontal handle is affixed to the sides of the iron's hood and was likely used to clasp onto the removable heating element located at the bottom of the object.

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