Iron, World War II era
Object
Iron
Object number
2018.9
Physical Description
World War II era iron, used by a policeman to press his uniform. Small iron, made of solid metal, rusted all over with many small white marks. Handle twisted to form a grip.
This iron was owned by Reginald James Hill, who served in the Metropolitan Police Force from the age of 21 until he retired in 1955. He was stationed at the Shepherdess Walk Police Station, Hackney, N.1. Hill's wife recalled that during the Blitz Hill would return home each day covered from head to toe in white dust and would have to prepare his uniform for the next day's duty. This iron was used to press the creases in his trousers, Hill's daughter remembers that her father was very particular in always looking smart and tidy.
This iron was owned by Reginald James Hill, who served in the Metropolitan Police Force from the age of 21 until he retired in 1955. He was stationed at the Shepherdess Walk Police Station, Hackney, N.1. Hill's wife recalled that during the Blitz Hill would return home each day covered from head to toe in white dust and would have to prepare his uniform for the next day's duty. This iron was used to press the creases in his trousers, Hill's daughter remembers that her father was very particular in always looking smart and tidy.
Material
Metals
Dimension
Height (Height): 165mm
Width (Width): 181mm
Depth (middle): 680mm
Width (Width): 181mm
Depth (middle): 680mm
On display?
No