A flat iron with a hollow base for charcoal, a large circular spout for steam and a detachable …

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A view of the front end with a circular opening in the spout.

A view of the side and back with marked in white paint with an old exhibition number.

A view of the back with the iron flap closed.

A view of the back with the iron flap open.

A view of the right side with an old exhibition number painted in white.

A view of the handle removed from the base as seen from the front.

A view of the handle removed from the base as seen from the behind.

Flat Iron

Maker Unknown

Datec. 1870

MediumCast iron, tin and wood

Dimensions7 1/4 × 8 × 4 inches (18.4 × 20.3 × 10.2 cm)

MarkingsMark: "2"

Credit LineTelfair Museum of Art, 00.244.4.

Object number00.244.4

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CopyrightThe images and text contained on this page are owned by Telfair Museums or used by the Museum with permission from the owners. Unauthorized reproduction, transmission or display of these materials is prohibited with the exception of items deemed “fair use” as defined by U.S. and international copyright laws.Label TextThe iron is pointed at both ends and has a detachable wood handle. The base is hollow for holding charcoal, and there is a spout and a small hole for ventilation which has an iron cover that features the face of a bearded man. This iron was heated by filling the bottom with charcoal and lighting it with a capful of kerosene. There is a 'chimney' to keep the smoke smell rising away from the cloth.

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