General Information

Serial #

N/A

Part Number

1

Total Parts

1

AKA

N/A

Patents

N/A

General Description

Cast iron.

Dimensions

Note: These reflect the general size for storage and are not necessarily representative of the object's true dimensions.

Length

28.0 cm

Width

6.9 cm

Height

18.4 cm

Thickness

N/A

Weight

N/A

Diameter

N/A

Volume

N/A

Lexicon

Group

Domestic Technology

Category

Laundry

Sub-Category

N/A

Manufacturer

AKA

Ives Allen

Country

Canada

State/Province

Québec

City

Montréal

Context

Country

Unknown

State/Province

Unknown

Period

Unknown

Canada

Manufactured by Ives and Allen’s Manufacturing Establishment. Ives and Allen was the first foundry and hardware manufactory in Canada. Tailor’s Goose iron used in Canada from the end of the 19th into the early 20th century.

Function

To press or smooth heavier textile. Iron heated in the same way as a flat sad iron or a sad iron with a detachable handle. The iron was heated on a stove and then used to press textiles. The iron’s smooth surface and significant weight was ideal for pressing textiles of various weights and sizes; used mainly on heavier textiles and sleeves.

Technical

Highlights a commercial need for ironing present in Canada during the latter part of the 19th century. Tailor’s Goose Iron based on shape of the handle and size and weight of the iron.

Area Notes

Unknown

Details

Markings

'IVES & ALLEN/ 20/ MONTREAL' on the top part of the iron.

Missing

From CA of 04/20/1994 by Tony Missio: No - Complete

Finish

Cast hand iron. Front forms a 'V'. The back is square to the sides. Iron is pitted, scratched, rusty, and has a 3-turn twist handle.

Decoration

N/A