Iron Appliance Collection

Woman Ironing against the light, 1876 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4646447 Woman Ironing against the light, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 81x66 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; (add.info.: Woman Ironing against the light)

An unfortunate ironing: a little girl burns with the iron. 1908 (chromolithograph)
DUV4202263 An unfortunate ironing: a little girl burns with the iron. 1908 (chromolithograph) by Bigot-Valentin (fl. 19th); 24.5x20.5 cm; (add.info.: An unfortunate ironing)

Advertising for electrical appliances (lighting, heating, telephony)
XEE4177333 Advertising for electrical appliances (lighting, heating, telephony, ...) of " Paz et Silva" establishments in Paris selling chandeliers, perfecto, fan

La repasseuse - Femme repassant (Woman Ironing). Peinture de Konstantin Yegorovich Makovsky (Constantin Makovski)
FIA5343209 La repasseuse - Femme repassant (Woman Ironing). Peinture de Konstantin Yegorovich Makovsky (Constantin Makovski) (1839-1915), huile sur toile, vers 1900

La repasseuse. (Woman Ironing). Jeune femme en sous vetement, portant un neglige et bonnet de nuit en dentelle
FIA5377666 La repasseuse. (Woman Ironing). Jeune femme en sous vetement, portant un neglige et bonnet de nuit en dentelle, effectuant une tache domestique

Rippers workshop in Trouville. Painting by Louis Joseph Anthonissen (1849-1913)
LSE4315606 Rippers workshop in Trouville. Painting by Louis Joseph Anthonissen (1849-1913), Oil On Canvas, 1888. Museum of Fine Arts in Pau

The ironwork Painting by Edgar Degas (1834-1917) 1869 Sun
JLJ4675109 The ironwork Painting by Edgar Degas (1834-1917) 1869 Sun. 0, 92x0, 72 m Munich, Neue pinakothek by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); Neue Pinakothek, Munich

Painting ironers, 1884 / 86 (oil on canvas)
LRI4651754 Painting ironers, 1884/86 (oil on canvas) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 76x81 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; Luisa Ricciarini; French, out of copyright

A tailor and his apprentice, working on the edge of the window to enjoy the light
LSE4329838 A tailor and his apprentice, working on the edge of the window to enjoy the light and the spectacle of the passers-by of the street, in Rilland (South Beveland)

A housekeeper does ironing in a bourgeois house. Engraving in the journal of "
XEE4133301 A housekeeper does ironing in a bourgeois house. Engraving in the journal of " La jeunesse", 1888. by Unknown Artist

Household uses of electricite: iron. Anonymous illustration from 1925. Private collection
XEE4140701 Household uses of electricite: iron. Anonymous illustration from 1925. Private collection. by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Household uses of electricite: iron)

Pastel painting by Edgar Degas (1834-1917). 1869 Sun. 0, 74 x 0, 61 m Paris
JLJ4650719 Pastel painting by Edgar Degas (1834-1917). 1869 Sun. 0, 74 x 0, 61 m Paris, musee d Orsay by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); (add.info.: Pastel painting by Edgar Degas (1834-1917). 1869 Sun

Standard washcare symbols found on clothing

Young woman ironing in kitchen, (B&W)

Steam iron
Antique illustration of Steam iron

Juicer
Antique illustration of a juicer opened

Willards Portable Clothes Bar
Illustration of a woman using Willards Portable Clothes Bar circa 1862. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Iron on ironing board

Woman ironing in kitchen, (B&W)

Brixton Prison Ironing
Female prisoners at work in the ironing-room of Brixton Prison in London, circa 1850. Published in The Criminal Prisons of London

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The iron appliance has been a staple in households for centuries, serving as an essential tool for keeping clothes crisp and wrinkle-free. From the delicate strokes of a woman ironing against the light in 1876 to the unfortunate incident of a little girl burning herself with an iron in 1908, these images capture both the beauty and dangers associated with this household item. In Paris, "Paz et Silva" establishments advertised not only chandeliers and fans but also modern electrical appliances like electric kettles, irons, and vacuum cleaners. These advancements brought convenience into homes, revolutionizing domestic chores forever. Renowned artists like Konstantin Yegorovich Makovsky showcased the artistry behind ironing through their paintings. Whether it was a woman meticulously pressing her garments or a young lady donning lace lingerie while performing this domestic task, these artworks captured the essence of everyday life during that era. Louis Joseph Anthonissen's painting depicted a ripper's workshop in Trouville where skilled craftsmen utilized irons to create intricate designs on fabric. Meanwhile, Edgar Degas portrayed ironers diligently working under sunlight in his famous artwork from 1869. Even tailors took advantage of natural light by positioning themselves near windows while working alongside their apprentices. The warmth and brightness allowed them to perfect their craft more effectively. Not limited to households alone, bourgeois houses employed housekeepers who diligently performed ironing tasks within their elegant confines. This engraving from an unknown journal offers us a glimpse into the lives of those responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation. As technology progressed further into the 20th century, electricity became integral to daily life. Anonymous illustrations from 1925 showcase how electric irons were embraced as part of household uses for electricity – making chores easier than ever before. Edgar Degas' pastel painting from 1869 captures yet another scene bathed in sunlight; here we see an iron appliance being utilized to maintain the impeccable appearance of garments.