Iron

Description: Metal gasoline iron. The base of the iron is basically oval with pointed ends. The sides of the iron consist of a black metal frame with the same dimensions as the base except one end is not pointed. There are four vents on both sides of the frame. Fastened to the metal frame is a flat piece of…

Description: Metal gasoline iron. The base of the iron is basically oval with pointed ends. The sides of the iron consist of a black metal frame with the same dimensions as the base except one end is not pointed. There are four vents on both sides of the frame. Fastened to the metal frame is a flat piece of metal with the same shape as the frame. Fastened to the flat piece of metal is a rectangular 'U' shaped handle with a blue wooden handle grip. Located at the rear of the iron is a metal globe shaped piece. On top of this piece is a round adjustable screw. The bottom of the globe piece is fastened to a generator, valve and an air\fuel intake wire assembly. This assembly consists mainly of metal pieces except for the plastic knob at the back. The plastic knob is round with a ridged rim. The face of the knob has 'CLOSE' and an arched arrow embossed on it.

Narrative: 'A COLLECTOR'S GUIDE TO PRESSING IRONS AND TRIVETS' by Esther S. Berney, p. 89

History Of Use: A gasoline burner iron. Irons such as this one were sold by Coleman Lamp & Stove Co. in 1940. Apparently, liquid fuel irons such as this one were popular in rural homes where there was no electricity.