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

23.9 cm

Width

5.5 cm

Height

17.2 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

Type of iron presumably used in Canada during the latter half of the 19th century, into the 20th century. Part of the Ontario Hydro collection donated to the Museum in 1992.

Function

Used to press flat and/or remove wrinkles from fabrics. The iron was heated on a stove in the same way as a flat sad iron or a sad iron with a detachable handle.

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 of the iron. 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.

Area Notes

Unknown

Details

Markings

Black sticker on proper right side of iron reads: 'MG2-9'. Piece of masking tape on sole reads: 'ONT/ HYDRO'.

Missing

From CA of 04/07/1994 by Tony Missio: No - Complete

Finish

Iron painted black.

Decoration

Centre portion of handle has been twisted during forging to provide hand grip. Moulded edge between top and sides of iron.