General Information

Serial #

N/A

Part Number

1

Total Parts

1

AKA

N/A

Patents

N/A

General Description

Iron body and handle.

Dimensions

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

Length

26.1 cm

Width

6.1 cm

Height

17.5 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

Unknown

Country

Unknown

State/Province

Unknown

City

Unknown

Context

Country

Unknown

State/Province

Unknown

Period

Unknown

Canada

Presumably used in Canada during the latter half of the 19th century, into the 20th century.

Function

Used to press flat and/or remove wrinkles from fabrics. The iron’s smooth surface and significant weight was ideal for pressing textiles of various weights and sizes. Used mainly on heavier textiles and on sleeves. Commonly used by tailors and commercial laundries.

Technical

Highlights a commercial need for ironing present in Canada during the latter part of the 19th century. Tailor’s Goose Iron (model ‘18’) based on shape of the handle and size of the iron. Iron heated in the same way as a flat sad iron or a sad iron with a detachable handle.

Area Notes

Unknown

Details

Markings

Engraved on top of iron: '18'. 'I' within a diamond and '361' engraved on top of the iron at the front point.

Missing

From CA of 03/24/1994 by Tony Missio: No - Complete

Finish

Dark brown wrinkle finish.

Decoration

Top of handle is twisted.