iron isn’t the object itself.
It’s the knowledge required to use it.Chemistry
A person had to understand heat.
They had to know when the iron was hot enough.
They had to avoid scorching delicate fabrics.
They had to manage the charcoal.
They had to recognize when it was losing heat.
They had to know how much pressure to use.
They had to handle the iron carefully to avoid burns.
Those skills were learned through experience.
Just as modern people learn how to operate washing machines, ovens, computers, and other
