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Coal Iron

Date: 1910

This coal iron is in the Chinese style, and was used to iron clothing. The top of the iron opens to receive hot coals in order to heat the iron, and the lever on the top front secures the lid while in use. This iron can be seen in the laundry room where it was used.

Donated by Friends of Rancho Los Cerritos

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