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Maria Jackson Unfollow
“ Irons ”
I used to like collecting old irons and on a trip to an antique shop in Tennessee, I found this unique iron, used to iron sleeves. I had never seen one like it before and I was thrilled to be able to add it to my collection. Unfortunately it was used as a teething ring and seriously gnawed up, ...
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  • Chris Newby Edited 3 months ago

    Wow, how interesting. I often wonder who first realised that hot metal on clothes flattens them?! I may have done away with the 'horizon' across the back of the shot, I… more

    Wow, how interesting. I often wonder who first realised that hot metal on clothes flattens them?! I may have done away with the 'horizon' across the back of the shot, I find it a slight distraction from the wonderful collection of irons.

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  • Steve Lauter Edited 3 months ago

    These are such classic finds Maria! Love the history!

    These are such classic finds Maria! Love the history!

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  • Marjorie Moffat Edited 3 months ago

    Ohhhhh love it!!  We used to have these at home up in the attic when I was growing up!!!

    Ohhhhh love it!!  We used to have these at home up in the attic when I was growing up!!!

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  • Lee Zellmer Edited 3 months ago

    Great old irons! The chew marks add some unique  character and texture and  like the baby's breath. A matte finish to surface (not shiny) could soften more if… more

    Great old irons! The chew marks add some unique  character and texture and  like the baby's breath. A matte finish to surface (not shiny) could soften more if that is a look you want. Definitely works as is - great job!

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