Iron - Tailor's Goose; Unknown maker; Unknown; CR1977.248
Iron - Tailor's Goose
About this object
Tailor's goose iron recently lacquered. Cast iron. Cast iron handle Embossed "18".
This is a heavy iron used by tailors. The name came from the curved handle which resembled the necks of two geese.
Manufacturer
Date MadeUnknown
Place Made Medium and MaterialsCast iron
Inscription and Marksthe number 18 is embossed on the top of the base, perhaps referring to weight of the iron, which is extremely heavy.
Measurements
H 200mm x L 245mm x W 60mm
Weight heavy
From the Collection of the Cromwell Museum
Object Type Object numberCR1977.248
Copyright LicenceAdd Comments
This object is from
Tags
Include tags such as place names, people, dates, events and colours. Use commas to separate multiple tags. e.g. Pablo Picasso, Madrid, red, 1930s.