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IRONS
Sad Irons
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Basic Sad Iron, when the base cooled, it could be exchanged for a hot base. See next 2 pictures of sad iron bases.
Basic Sad Iron, when the base cooled, it could be exchanged for a hot base. See next 2 pictures of sad iron bases.
Sad Iron base Asbestos.
Another typical sad iron.
A "Mrs. Potts" sad iron, sold in Sears Roebuck catalogs, mid 1930s.
Fancier design with a different type of clamp for holding base to iron.
Latest and greatest in sad iron design!
Gasoline Irons
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Yep! A gasoline iron! Sears 1934 catalog described the features: "1 match to light. Instant heat regulation. Self-cleaning needle. Fuel economy. Both ends are pointed. Actual weight 5 1/4 pounds." Sears sold them $4.90 each.