Iron Representation
About this object
Narrative
Maker gave it to Jacob Loewen for his children.
Cultural context
Aluminum was salvaged from plane wrecks.
Physical description
Child's replica of a carbon heated iron with red handle. Top of iron opens on a hinge, revealing an open interior in which to place hot coals. There is a small broken hook hanging from the lid. All three sides of the iron have small circular holes lining the top and a larger semi-circular hole near the bottom centre of each side.
Categories
Materials
Date Made
C. 1951
Date Acquired
22 Jul 2003
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
The Anne and Jake Loewen Collection of Wounana ArtifactsMore...
Measurements
Overall: 6.2 x 5.5 x 4 cm
Object Number
2600/61