it across the fabric.
The combination of heat, pressure, and movement helped smooth wrinkles.
The iron’s weight was actually an advantage.
Modern irons often rely heavily on controlled heat and steam.
A charcoal iron depended more on the combination of its hot metal surface and substantial weight.
The person using it had to know how much pressure to apply and how quickly to move.
It was an ordinary household skill that has largely disappeared.
It Wasn’t Simply a Heavy Piece of Metal
One of the most interesting details about charcoal
