Object number
2003/28
Description
This is a stand used by the Reeves family for warming flat irons in front of the fire. It was used at Tutts Clump, West Berkshire, until the 1950s, as the home had no electricity or gas. It consists of a rectangular metal stand with four legs.
Physical description
1 flat-iron stand: metal; good condition- some rust
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Museum of English Rural Life) – 'STAND, FLAT IRON // Description // 1 Flat iron stand. // All metal; surface is rectangular and consists of three bars running lengthways; four legs - one in each corner. // Dimensions // 33.5 x 13.5 x 12cm (length x width x height) // Associated information // Used by Reeves family when they lived at Tutts Clump in Berkshire in the 1950s. The flat irons would be placed on this stand in front of the fire to warm them up, because their home had no electricity or gas.'
Production date
1900-01-01 - 1949-12-31
Production period
Twentieth century, first half
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