Sadiron

Date1915

Mediumiron

Dimensions4 3/4 × 2 × 6 in. (12.1 × 5.1 × 15.2 cm)

ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights

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

Object numberPC1997.41.4

DescriptionThis object is a small, round-toe based cast-iron sadiron with affixed asymmetrical iron handle. A small hole is present at the tip of the object in front of the handle for heat circulation. The handle extends farther back than the body of the iron before curving back and rejoining the top of the base towards the rear of the object. There is faint raised lettering that has has heavily faded, especially towards the edges of the object.

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