An iron is a household accessory, a device for ironing underwear and dresses, consisting of a heating heavy metal body with a smooth bottom surface and a handle on top. Iron made of cast iron, iron handle, solid, attached to the base through round protrusions.

Irons of this type have been produced in Russia since the XVIII century and were still produced in our country even in the 60s of the XX century. They were made by many factories and factories, and each had its own brand, by which you can determine the origin of the iron.

Such irons had to be heated in the oven or on the stove, and it was impossible to take it hot without a potholder. The cast—iron iron warmed up for a very long time — at least 30 minutes, usually there were at least two such irons in the household: one of them was ironed while the other was warming up.

There were special irons in the tailoring business. For example, for ironing thin fabrics and small details of clothing — cuffs, collars, lace — small irons were used, the size of only half a palm; for hard-to—reach places on clothing items — in the area of the sleeve, shoulder, armpits or special finishing of the dress — for draperies and buffs, festoons and assemblies were ironed with special devices. There were special irons for hats, to iron both the crown and the brim, and for gloves.