Flat Iron

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This iron, crafted from Black Country iron, would be a familiar sight in homes across the nation. Abandoned near the fire to warm up, it could be employed to smooth out wrinkles in clothing and linens. Its versatility extended beyond ironing, as it served as a doorstop, paperweight, and multifaceted tool for various tasks! Locally, it was also known as a sad iron. Canal boat families, who called the waterways home, frequently utilized this iron in their daily lives.