“Dashing away with the smoothing iron” Ironing is perilous and exhausting work in the 19th century. The fire is blazing, heating up a pair of sad irons. You check the temperature of one iron by spitting onto the scalding plate or placing it next to your cheek! You cover the burning hot handle with a cloth as you smooth the creases from your bed sheets, before swapping to the second iron for your petticoats.This model was produced by John Jobson, owner of the Derwent Foundry in Derby (later known as Qualcast).
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