Iron
This sturdy iron, short for "Sad Iron" because of its flat, heavy base, speaks to the domestic labor that sustained Stuart's households through the early-to-mid twentieth century, when residents pressed clothes and linens by hand with tools heated on stove tops.
Found among the grounds of the Conquistador Condo, it's a tangible reminder of the physical work, patience, and skill required in an era before electric irons transformed household routines. Margaret Drury's donation helps us remember the everyday people whose unsung efforts kept Stuart's homes and families running.
On display, main floor, Kitchen section.
Come in and see it. Open every day, 10 AM to 3 PM. Admission: free.
| Object type | Iron |
|---|---|
| Accession no. | 2023.05.001 |
| Where to see it | Main floor, Kitchen section |
| Provenance | Donated by Margaret Drury |
| Catalog description | A SAD Iron found on the grounds of Conquistador Condo |
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