1920 | French PW NO.5 cast iron iron | Chaoyang selection

▪︎1920| French PW NO.5 cast iron iron▪︎ - The same cast iron iron kept in the Alpine Museum - Coming from the traditional manufacturing process of Paul Wintenberger, the cast iron foundry in Sablay-sur-Sarte, this cast iron iron was widely used in the Chamonix Valley in the 19th century. The same model of iron is still on display in Chamonix. Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Alpine Museum [Musée Alpin de Chamonix-Mont-Blanc] In the first century BC, China was the first to use heat in the process of ironing cloth, using long-handled metal pots filled with charcoal. Heated irons were not used in Europe until the 17th century. Since then, flat irons have been produced in various sizes and weights for different types of fabrics and garments. Cast-iron irons, known as [Sad Irons] because they were heavy and strong (Old English sad), could be used to smooth linens for the home, the hotel industry, or the production of tailoring garments. It is placed directly in the furnace, and the base plate needs to be cleaned before each use. Since the heat of the flat iron is lost quickly, a household needs at least two irons to ensure that one of them is always heated. Year: 1920 Origin: France Brand: Paul Wintenberger Material: solid cast iron Size: L15.5×W9×H8.5(cm)/1.2(kg) - Disclaimer: All the above information is for reference only