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- Flatiron, 1893-1910 - In the 1870s, Mary Florence Potts made ironing easier. Conventional single-piece, cast iron flatirons were heated on stoves -- and the handle got hot! Mrs. Potts invented and patented a detachable wood handle that stayed cool and could be switched between her irons. The irons also featured two pointed ends that allowed users to work in either direction. Mrs. Potts' irons remained popular into the 20th century.
- 1893-1910
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Flatiron, 1893-1910
In the 1870s, Mary Florence Potts made ironing easier. Conventional single-piece, cast iron flatirons were heated on stoves -- and the handle got hot! Mrs. Potts invented and patented a detachable wood handle that stayed cool and could be switched between her irons. The irons also featured two pointed ends that allowed users to work in either direction. Mrs. Potts' irons remained popular into the 20th century.
- Firestone Farm in Greenfield Village, September 2007 - "Living history" demonstrations at Firestone Farm in Greenfield Village re-create what life was like on the Ohio farm of Benjamin and Catherine Firestone, in 1885. Historical presenters in period clothing, seen in this image from 2007, perform various chores, such as washing clothes by hand using washboards and lots of hot water. These activities show visitors the work involved to keep the farm running.
- September 01, 2007
- Collections - Artifact
Firestone Farm in Greenfield Village, September 2007
"Living history" demonstrations at Firestone Farm in Greenfield Village re-create what life was like on the Ohio farm of Benjamin and Catherine Firestone, in 1885. Historical presenters in period clothing, seen in this image from 2007, perform various chores, such as washing clothes by hand using washboards and lots of hot water. These activities show visitors the work involved to keep the farm running.
- Firestone Farm in Greenfield Village, September 2007 - "Living history" demonstrations at Firestone Farm in Greenfield Village re-create what life was like on the Ohio farm of Benjamin and Catherine Firestone, in 1885. Historical presenters in period clothing, seen in this image from 2007, perform various chores, such as washing clothes by hand using washboards and lots of hot water. These activities show visitors the work involved to keep the farm running.
- September 01, 2007
- Collections - Artifact
Firestone Farm in Greenfield Village, September 2007
"Living history" demonstrations at Firestone Farm in Greenfield Village re-create what life was like on the Ohio farm of Benjamin and Catherine Firestone, in 1885. Historical presenters in period clothing, seen in this image from 2007, perform various chores, such as washing clothes by hand using washboards and lots of hot water. These activities show visitors the work involved to keep the farm running.
- Firestone Farm in Greenfield Village, September 2007 - "Living history" demonstrations at Firestone Farm in Greenfield Village re-create what life was like on the Ohio farm of Benjamin and Catherine Firestone, in 1885. Historical presenters in period clothing, seen in this image from 2007, perform various chores, such as drying newly laundered clothes on a line. These activities show visitors the work involved to keep the farm running.
- September 01, 2007
- Collections - Artifact
Firestone Farm in Greenfield Village, September 2007
"Living history" demonstrations at Firestone Farm in Greenfield Village re-create what life was like on the Ohio farm of Benjamin and Catherine Firestone, in 1885. Historical presenters in period clothing, seen in this image from 2007, perform various chores, such as drying newly laundered clothes on a line. These activities show visitors the work involved to keep the farm running.
- Firestone Farm in Greenfield Village, September 2007 - "Living history" demonstrations at Firestone Farm in Greenfield Village re-create what life was like on the Ohio farm of Benjamin and Catherine Firestone, in 1885. This image from 2007 shows how clothes were dried--instead of a gas or electric dryer, a clothesline and a sunny day are employed. These activities show visitors the work involved to keep the farm running.
- September 01, 2007
- Collections - Artifact
Firestone Farm in Greenfield Village, September 2007
"Living history" demonstrations at Firestone Farm in Greenfield Village re-create what life was like on the Ohio farm of Benjamin and Catherine Firestone, in 1885. This image from 2007 shows how clothes were dried--instead of a gas or electric dryer, a clothesline and a sunny day are employed. These activities show visitors the work involved to keep the farm running.
- Firestone Farm in Greenfield Village, September 2007 - "Living history" demonstrations at Firestone Farm in Greenfield Village re-create what life was like on the Ohio farm of Benjamin and Catherine Firestone, in 1885. Historical presenters in period clothing, seen in this image from 2007, perform various chores, such as washing clothes by hand using washboards and lots of hot water. These activities show visitors the work involved to keep the farm running.
- September 01, 2007
- Collections - Artifact
Firestone Farm in Greenfield Village, September 2007
"Living history" demonstrations at Firestone Farm in Greenfield Village re-create what life was like on the Ohio farm of Benjamin and Catherine Firestone, in 1885. Historical presenters in period clothing, seen in this image from 2007, perform various chores, such as washing clothes by hand using washboards and lots of hot water. These activities show visitors the work involved to keep the farm running.
- Firestone Farm in Greenfield Village, September 2007 - "Living history" demonstrations at Firestone Farm in Greenfield Village re-create what life was like on the Ohio farm of Benjamin and Catherine Firestone, in 1885. Historical presenters in period clothing, seen in this image from 2007, perform various chores, such as washing clothes by hand using washboards and lots of hot water. These activities show visitors the work involved to keep the farm running.
- September 01, 2007
- Collections - Artifact
Firestone Farm in Greenfield Village, September 2007
"Living history" demonstrations at Firestone Farm in Greenfield Village re-create what life was like on the Ohio farm of Benjamin and Catherine Firestone, in 1885. Historical presenters in period clothing, seen in this image from 2007, perform various chores, such as washing clothes by hand using washboards and lots of hot water. These activities show visitors the work involved to keep the farm running.
- Firestone Farm in Greenfield Village, September 2007 - "Living history" demonstrations at Firestone Farm in Greenfield Village re-create what life was like on the Ohio farm of Benjamin and Catherine Firestone, in 1885. Historical presenters in period clothing, seen in this image from 2007, perform various chores, such as washing clothes by hand using washboards and lots of hot water. These activities show visitors the work involved to keep the farm running.
- September 01, 2007
- Collections - Artifact
Firestone Farm in Greenfield Village, September 2007
"Living history" demonstrations at Firestone Farm in Greenfield Village re-create what life was like on the Ohio farm of Benjamin and Catherine Firestone, in 1885. Historical presenters in period clothing, seen in this image from 2007, perform various chores, such as washing clothes by hand using washboards and lots of hot water. These activities show visitors the work involved to keep the farm running.
- Firestone Farm in Greenfield Village, September 2007 - "Living history" demonstrations at Firestone Farm in Greenfield Village re-create what life was like on the Ohio farm of Benjamin and Catherine Firestone, in 1885. Historical presenters in period clothing, seen in this image from 2007, perform various chores, such as drying newly laundered clothes on a line. These activities show visitors the work involved to keep the farm running.
- September 01, 2007
- Collections - Artifact
Firestone Farm in Greenfield Village, September 2007
"Living history" demonstrations at Firestone Farm in Greenfield Village re-create what life was like on the Ohio farm of Benjamin and Catherine Firestone, in 1885. Historical presenters in period clothing, seen in this image from 2007, perform various chores, such as drying newly laundered clothes on a line. These activities show visitors the work involved to keep the farm running.
- Firestone Farm in Greenfield Village, September 2007 - "Living history" demonstrations at Firestone Farm in Greenfield Village re-create what life was like on the Ohio farm of Benjamin and Catherine Firestone, in 1885. Historical presenters in period clothing, seen in this image from 2007, perform various chores, such as drying newly laundered clothes on a line. These activities show visitors the work involved to keep the farm running.
- September 01, 2007
- Collections - Artifact
Firestone Farm in Greenfield Village, September 2007
"Living history" demonstrations at Firestone Farm in Greenfield Village re-create what life was like on the Ohio farm of Benjamin and Catherine Firestone, in 1885. Historical presenters in period clothing, seen in this image from 2007, perform various chores, such as drying newly laundered clothes on a line. These activities show visitors the work involved to keep the farm running.