Charcoal Iron

Date1915

Mediumiron, wood

Dimensions8 1/2 × 3 1/2 × 7 1/4 in. (21.6 × 8.9 × 18.4 cm)

ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights

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

Object numberPC1997.41.17

DescriptionThis object is a triangular-based hollow charcoal iron with wooden handle and hinge. A thumb-operated lever with a five-pointed star motif stamped onto it are located near the front to lock the lid in place. The lid of the iron has numerous triangular serrations allowing for ventilation as a heating element burns. The body of the object also has five internally-hooded semicircular perforations to further aid in ventilation.

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