University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
69/179
Description
This is a flat iron stand, used to hold hot flat irons, preventing damage to any surfaces. This stand was used by the donor's parents in Reading Berkshire, 1900 - 1939.
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten catalogue' form – ‘Iron Stand // Domestic cleaning laundering // Iron Rusted. Used 1900- 1939. [pencil drawing].’
Object name
Stand, flat iron
Associated subject
DOMESTIC AND FAMILY LIFE : cleaning
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_9733.tif - High resolution image