'Mrs Potts' sad iron
Object No. K559
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 aresignificant relics from Australia's past. The importance of the entire collection and the way in which it was acquired adds to the significance of this object.
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Summary
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
DIMENSIONS
Height
52 mm
Width
90 mm
Depth
170 mm
SOURCE
Credit Line
Gift of the Royal Australian Historical Society, 1981
Acquisition Date
10 February 1982
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