Ironrite Mangle - Powell, Wyoming
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N 44° 45.106 W 108° 45.337
12T E 677654 N 4957825
The Homesteader Museum, though small in comparison to some state museums, was one of the most interesting we visited. There are typical homesteader cabins, workshops and equipment also displayed outside.
Waymark Code: WMW3RM
Location: Wyoming, United States
Date Posted: 07/06/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member rjmcdonough1
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This Ironrite was the most popular mangle of its day. This is most likely a model 85, circa 1940.

The knee pressure pedal operates the rollers which requires practice to accomplish that perfectly ironed dress. The mangle was considered one of the most innovated inventions to alleviate the drudgery of everyday hand ironing.

Tuesday is Ironing Day.

There is information provided about the mangle.
Automatic Ironer Ironite
circa: 1940

The Ironrite Automatic Iron made ironing a less strenuous job. The roller and foot are controlled by levers pressed the the outside of either knee.
Address:
Homesteader Museum 324 E. 1st Street Powell, Wyoming 82435

Website for Museum/Business: [Web Link]

Admission: Free - Optional Donation

Business Hours:
Hours of Operation Mid March through Memorial Day Tuesday - Friday: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturday: closed May 30th through December Tuesday - Friday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm CLOSED January through Mid March

Website for additional information: Not listed
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