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LastDodo number
4598009
Area
Miscellaneous
Title
Blokstrijkijzer
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Number in collection
6
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lxbxh 16,0 x 9,5 x 15,0 cm.
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Blok or Box iron developed in the 19th century. The iron itself was not heated, but a red-hot block of iron was put in at the back. If you had several blocks, you could at least continue ironing until all the laundry was done.The sole is straight at the back and runs forward at a point. The handle is made of copper and the handle is made of wood. The clasp is made of copper and iron with a wooden button. Weight (empty) 1098 grams

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