irons is that their weight and shape weren’t accidental.
The heavy construction helped the iron maintain heat.
Metal absorbs and retains heat, and a substantial iron could stay warm for a considerable period.Photographic & Digital Arts
That meant the user didn’t necessarily have to heat it constantly.
But there was a trade-off.
A heavy iron could make ironing physically demanding.
Imagine pressing an entire family’s clothing using a tool made of thick metal while also keeping charcoal hot enough to maintain the correct temperature.
Laundry day was far more
