The “mystery” object in the photo: a charcoal box iron Full article

carried to the ironing surface.

As the iron cooled, the user had to return it to the heat source.

This interrupted the work repeatedly.

Some laundresses kept several irons heating at once so that one could be used while another warmed on the stove.

The process demanded careful timing and frequent movement between the ironing table and the fire.

The Charcoal continue reading …

ADVERTISEMENT

←PreviousNext→