Tailor's iron
Category
Machinery and industrial devices
Date
circa 1888 - circa 1914
Materials
Iron
Measurements
280 mm (Length)73 mm (W)175 mm (H)
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Finch Foundry, Devon
NT 55412
Summary
Tailor's iron - Boat shaped profile, the handle has been cast or welded on to the base. The handle also features a barley twist effect. On loan from K.Reddaway.
Provenance
The loan letter details that a property directy opposite the Foundry did house a tailor in the 19th/20th century who used to bring his irons over to the foundry for heating on the hearths.