'Mrs Potts' sad iron

This object is part of the Royal Australian Historical Society (RAHS) collection which was donated to the Powerhouse Museum in 1981. The Society was formed in 1901 and is the oldest historical society in Australia. As a result many of the objects they collected are of great significance to Australia and to New South Wales. Some are associated with people and families like the Marsdens, Henry Parkes, Mawson, and John Verge. Others like the convict handcuffs and the Ben Hall 'Wanted' poster …

Summary

Object No.

K559

Object Statement

Sad iron, 'Mrs Potts', handle missing, metal, W Wilkie, Guelph, Canada, c. 1890-1910

Physical Description

Sad-iron, domestic, cast-iron, 'Mrs Potts', handle missing, W Wilkie, Guelph, Canada, c. 1890-1900s

Marks

Embossed, 'W. WILKIE / GUELPH , CANADA'
Written on side in white ink, '361'

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Dimensions

Height

52 mm

Width

90 mm

Depth

170 mm

Production

Made

Source

Credit Line

Gift of the Royal Australian Historical Society, 1981

Acquisition Date

9 February 1982

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