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

adequate airflow.

The worker also had to carry the combined weight of the iron and the fuel inside it.

For hours of repeated movement, that weight placed stress on the hands, wrists, arms, and shoulders.

The charcoal iron was more efficient than some earlier tools, but it was far from effortless.

Preparing the Iron Was a Process of Its Own

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