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Bibliographic Listing
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Some of the following listings are from the bibliographies of other books in this list. If you have copies of other books and literature listed or not listed, please contact us with availablility and price.

Books:

Alphin, Elaine Marie. "Iron". (Household History Series) ISBN 1-5750505-238-5. 1998

Contents: 48 pages. Carolrhoda Books, Inc., c/o The Lerner Publishing Grou0p, 241 first Avenue North, Minneapolis. MN 55401 Very basic book...prmarily an Elementary School level introduction to Irons! Many photos of irons and other laundry implements. discusses the history and development of irons, including a brief description of how the electric steam iron works, and surveys the role of iorns in popular culture.

Ames, Alex, "Collecting Cast Iron". Moorland Publishing, Derbyshire, England. ISBN 0-86190-001-4. 1980.

Contents: Contains 14 pages including many photos of irons, trivets and other laundry implements.

Anderson, Ian K., "Founders of Scottish Iron". No ISBN. 1985.

Anderson, Ian & Anderson, Ann, "Scottish Box Irons - In Search of Their Roots". No ISBN. 1988.

Contents: Illustrated by Lydia Seymour. 81 pages. richly illustrated with photos of irons, iron stands, heaters, slugs & handle assemblies.

Apkarian-Russell, Pamela E., "Washday Collectibles". ISBN: 076431128X Soft Cover: 8 1/2" x 11". $29.95 from Schiffer Publishing 610-593-1777

Contents: The story of laundry day, seen though the colorful ephemera of the past! Using over 560 color photos, this 160 page book illustrates a host of laundry products--from soaps, starches, and dyes to detergents, bleaches, and softeners--as well as the colorful packaging and advertising used to sell them. Included are store displays, signs, posters, trade cards, postcards, calendars, tin containers, boxes, and more, many beautifully designed and decorated. Some ads date from eras when it was common to depict laundry workers as stereotypes.

Ayres, James, "American Antiques". `Crescent Books, New York.

Contents: Contains an excellent picture of a Shaker Stove from the American Museum (Claverton Manor) Bath, England.

"A History of Clean". Smithsonian National Museum of American History, Washington, DC

Contents: Folded display containing a century of labor-saving devices in the American Home. Includes small photos of all types of cleaning and laundry inventions including washing machines and the Potts iron.

Barker, Harold, "A Pictoral History of The American Iron - 1860-1950". NO ISBN. 1997. 177 pages.

Contents: 55 years (1875-1930) of trademarks for sad irons and laundry room equipment.

Bayart, Achilles, "Archives Portfolio - USA - Volume 1", Achille Bayart, Roubaix, France. 1979. 209 pages.

Contents: Only one of a multi-volume series of irons around the world. (signed by Achille Bayart)

Bayart, Achilles, "Archives Portfolio - Switzerland", Achille Bayart, Roubaix, France. 1979. 100 pages.

Contents: Only one of a multi-volume series of irons around the world. (signed by Achille Bayart)

Beny, R.."Antique Iron Workbook". Russo Publishing. ISBN 0-77700003-2 1998.

Berney, Esther S., "A Collectors Guide to Pressing Irons and Trivets". Crown Publishing, New York. ISBN 0-517-52934-3. 1977. 182 pages.

Contents: This book over 800 photos of irons, trivets & laundry stoves and describes irons from their very beginning through electric irons. Really a superb reference for both beginner and expert collector!

Bowlin, Opal M., "Antique Sad irons". No ISBN. 1965. 39 pages.

Contents: A description and history of a collection of antique "Sad Irons" belonging to Dan R. and Opal M. Bowlin of Yucca Valley, California.

Clemens, Terri, "American Family Farm Antiques". Wallace-Homestead Book Co., Radnor, Pennsylvania. ISBN 0-87069-690-4. 1994.

Contents: Contains 13 pages including some photos of irons, trivets and other laundry implements. Lots of historical descriptions.

Cosentino, Geraldine & Stewart, Regina, "Kitchenware". Golden Press, New York, NYs. Library of Congress # 77-78128. 1977.

Contents: Contains 8 pages including 6 photos of irons, A very brief histor of irons and basic descriptions.

Curtis, Will & Jane, "Antique Wood Stoves - Artistry In Iron". Star Press, Kennebunk, Maine 04043. No ISBN. 1975

Contents: 64 pages of info on a very broad collection of stoves. Several outstanding pictures of Laundry Stoves. Contains excellent sources for Stove information.

den Besten, G.J. & Besten-den Burger, L.S.J. "Strijken Streek Gestreken. Uitgeverij Terra Zutphen". (in Dutch).ISBN 90-6255-092-4. 1983.

Contents: 192 pages of information on a very broad iron and stove collection. Many pictures and patent drawings of irons, ironing boards and laundry stoves.

Drogowicz."Metalwares Price Guide - Antique Trader". ISBN 0-93062539-0 1995-96

Contents: 450 photos.

Ferrario, Enrico. "Dieci Secoli Di Stiratura", Storia, Techniche E Strumenti (in Italian), Novara, 1990. No ISBN.

Contents: Describes irons from their very beginning through electric irons. Richly illustrated with photos. Includes a dictionary in French, English and German. Large bibliography. Very useful for even non-Italian speaking collectors!

Franklin, Linda Campbell. "300 Years of Houskeeping Collectibles", Books Americana, Inc, PO Box 2326, Florence, Alabama 35360. ISBN 0-89689-093-7. 1992

Contents: 212 pages of information on Household collectibles. Pages 64-132 are on irons, crimping machines, ironing machines, mangles, smoothing boards, sad iron stoves, trivets, washboards, washing machines.

Franklin, Linda Campbell. "300 Years of Houskeeping Collectibles - Third Edition", Books Americana, Inc, PO Box 2326, Florence, Alabama 35360. ISBN 0--89689-077-5. 1991

Contents: 645 pages of information on Household collectibles. Only pages 619-620 are on irons, fluting machines, trivets, washboards, washing machines. Fewer pages in this later edition.

Fearn, Jacqueline "Domestic Bygones". Shire Album #20. Shire Publications Ltd. ISBN 0-85263-349-1. 1977.

Contents: 32 page guide of Domestic Bygones. Nicely illustrated Box Mangle. No other iron related references. Excellent list of "UK Places To Visit".

Giles, Colin and Siddons, Melanie, "Bringing It Home To You - Laundry Supplies". 73 pages.

Giles, Colin, "Electrical World American Electric Irons - 1892-1932".

Glissman, A.H., "The Evolution of the Sad Iron". 71-140436. 1977. 282 pages.

Contents: Really one of the first authoritative books on sad irons. Extensive descriptions of the history of sad irons as well as extensive graphics and old catalog pages.

Hankenson, Dick, "Trivets - Book 1 (1 of 2). Wallace-Homestead Book Co., Radnor, Pennsylvania. 1972.

Contents: 118 page guide to trivets. How they are made, definitions and lots of pictures. 50% of the pages are covered with up to 6 trivet pictures. Values are included for each illustrated trivet, but are now out-of-date.

Hankenson, Dick, "Trivets - Old And Re-Pro - Book 2 (2 of 2). Wallace-Homestead Book Co., Radnor, Pennsylvania. 1972.

Contents: 144 page guide to Old And Re-Pro trivets. 50% of the pages are covered with up to 6 trivet pictures. Values are included for each illustrated trived, but are understandibly out-of-date.

Hardyment, Christina, "From Mangle to Microwave". Poliby Press, Basil Blackwell, Inc., 432 Park Ave. S., New York, NY 10016. ISBN: 0-7456-0206-1. 1988.

Contents: Extensive book on old domestic machines, including sewing machines. Pages 55 to 74 contaqins a good summary and history of washing machines, mangles, wringers, irons. Few pictures.

Irons, David, Irons by Irons", 1994.
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Contents: David's first comprehensive bood for beginner and experienced collector alike. Contains 540 pictures. 1,600 irons pictured, prices and rarity. Soft cover.

Irons, David, "More Irons by Irons", 1997.
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Contents: Contains 1,400 all different irons, in over 500 photos, value, rarity, maarks. 160 pages. Soft cover.

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Irons, David, "Even More Irons by Irons", 2000.
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Contents: Most extensive book yet by David Irons. Contains 540 beautiful color pictures. 1,000+ irons pictured...many from the best collections in the US and Europe. 540+ photos, age, size, marks, values and rarity. Hard cover.

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Irons, David, "Pressing Iron Patents", 1994
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Contents: A Pictorial Presentation of Patent Briefs 1876-1912. Soft cover pamphlet with 160 fact-filled pages.

"Iron Talk™" - Journal of Antique Pressing Irons by Carol & Jimmy Walker - 6 information-packed issues per year! (out of print!)

"2000 Iron Talk's Antique Pressing Iron Price Guide" by Carol & Jimmy Walker. (out of print!)

Janssen, Barbara Suit, "American Patent Models". Smithsonian Institution. ISBN 0-929847-04-0. 1990. 74 pages. 2 pages of Clothes Pin and Washing Machine patent models.

Jewell, Brian, "Smoothing Irons - A History And Collectors Guide". Wallace-Homestead Book Co., Radnor, Pennsylvania. ISBN 0-926110000-4. 1991. 72 pages.

Kreitler, Peter Gwillim "Flatiron - The Flatiron Building 1901-1990". The American Institute of Architects Press.

Contents: 217 pages. A photographic history of the world's first steel frame skyscraper.

Lindsay, J. Seymour "Iron & Brass Implements of the English House". 1964. Alec Tiranti Ltd., 72 Charlotte St., Londow W1, England

Contents: Goffering Iron information. Figures 192-206.

Kelly, Rob Roy and Ellwood, James "Guide to Trivets & Stands".ISBN : 0-92611000-4, 1991.

Contents: More than 250 pages of illustrations and information on trivets and stands. Extensive documentation and descriptions.

Kreitler, Peter Gwillim, "Flatiron". The American Institutes of Architects Press, Washington, DC.

Contents: A photographic history of the world's first steel frame skyscraper.

Mannoni, Edith, "Les Fers � Repasser" (in French). Address: 16-18 Rue de L'Amiral Mouchez, 75686 Paris Cedex 14, France. T�l 45 65 48 48. ISBN : 2-7072-0257-6, 1996.

Contents: This book, in French, contains over 150 photos of irons and describes the evolution of iron through the evolution of fabrics and technology. 125 pages richly illustrated with color photos from the very earliest smoothing boards and irons. An extraordinary reference book with unparalleled photography!

Matthews, Mary Lou "American Kitchen Collectibles - Identification and Price Guide". No ISBN. 1977.

Contents: 110 page guide of Kitchen utensils. Small chapters on Ironing boards, smoothing and polishing irons and laundry stoves.

Meadows, Cecil A, "The Victorian Ironmonger". Shire Album #32, Shire Publications ISBN 0-85263-704-7. 1978 & 1984

Contents: 32 page guide of an old Ironmonger. Nicely illustrated with all 32 pages devoted to Ironmongery. Includes only 2 references and pictures of irons and laundry stoves for heating the irons. Excellent list of "UK Places To Visit".

Mc Nerney, Kathryn, "Antique Iron - Identification and valuse". Collector Books, P.O. Box 3009, Paducah, Kentucky 42002-3009. No ISBN. 1984

Contents: Covers all types of antique iron and has 12 pages on pressing irons. About 10 photos of irons pp. 55-66. PP. 148-150 contain a number of interesting toy cook stoves

Mitchell, Hazel, "British Iron Stands". 1991. 181 pages.

Morgan, Julia C., "The Polishing Iron". No ISBN. 1987.

Morgan, Julia C., Frome. England, K., Giles, C., "A Trilogy of Cast Iron Facts". No ISBN. 1982.

Vol. 1 Catalogues of founders and manufacturers of irons.
Vol. 2 Advertisements, gas irons, electric irons, American irons, excerpts from laundry and household books.
Vol. 3 Patent index, patent drawings and trade marks.

Morgan, Julia C., Giles, C., "An Iron Collectors Guide...1772-1972". No ISBN. No date.

Vol. 1 Box, Charcoal, Sad, Spirit and Travel irons. (1722-1972)
Vol. 2 Electric Irons, Speciality Irons and Laundry Stoves. (1722-1972)
Vol. 3 Gas irons, Alphabetical Index of Manufacturers Names, Trade Mark Section. (1722-1972)

Morgan, Julia C., "Laundry Life in London Town - Circa 1920". No ISBN. 1980.

Contents: 72 page book describing what commercial laundry life was like in London in the 1920's. Some illustrations of commercial laundry equipment and heating stoves for flat irons.

Norwalk, Mary "Kitchen Antiques". Praeger Publishers, 111 Fourth Ave., New York, NY 10003, New York. ISBN #0-275-22040-0. 1975.

Contents: . Excellent presentation. 14 page chapter on "The Laundry" including irons and laundry stoves.

Palla, Laura, "Ferri Da Stiro - Flat-Irons". 88-7143-050---6. 1987.

Contents: Fantastic color pictures, written in Italian, but has full English translation. About 140 pages.

Pastor, Hubert, "Der Missbrauch des Buegeleisens - The Misuse of Irons", Germany. 1998

Contents: A delightful collection of stories of "real misuses" of irons. Irons are used for "most unusual" purposes. Well illustrated. In German only.

Plante, Ellen M. "Kitchen Collectibles - An Illustrated Price Guide". Wallace-Homestead Book Co., Radnor, Pennsylvania. ISBN 0-87069-609-2. 1991.

Contents: 4 pages of irons in a 164 page guide of Kitchen collectibles.

Politzer, J. & Politzer, Frank. "Tuesday's Children - Collecting Little Irons and Trivets". 77-77342. 1977. 270 pages. The original definitive text concerning Little Irons. The Politzers really had a love affair with Little Irons and the illustrations and photographs are the best available about this important aspect of iron collecting.

Now available directly from Midwest Sad Iron Collectors Club for $45.00

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Politzer, J. & Politzer, Frank "Early Tuesday Morning - More Little Irons and Trivets". 86-050120. 1986.

Contents: 258 pages of all miniatures - under (4 inches) 10 cm. Hundreds of black and white photographs, patent drawings, old catalog exerpts, old advertisements and a comprehensive index. New---original editions available!

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Politzer, J. & Politzer, Frank. "The Tuesday's Children Collection Auction Catalog". July 26-27, 2000, Richmond, Missouri. Simmons & Company Auctioneers.

"Pressing Matters" - A twice annual Newsletter produced from 1982 to the present. Editor: Julia C. Morgan.

Raycraft, Don and Carol, "Early American Kitchen Antiques - Volume II". Wallace-Homestead Book Co., Radnor, Pennsylvania. ISBN # 0-87069-180-5. 1977

Contents: 54 pages of info on kitchen antiques. No mention of irons, but a worthwhile reference book.

Sambrook, Pamela, "Laundry Bygones". Shire Album #107, Shire Publications ISBN 0-85263-648-2. 1983.

Contents: 32 page guide of Laundry Bygones. Nicely illustrated with all 32 pages devoted to the whole laundry process right up to ironing! Includes lots of sharp pictures of irons and laundry stoves for heating the irons...including "The Big Ben" tailor's iron stove. Excellent list of "UK Places To Visit". (Readily available in UK and Australia.. Small but excellent publication on the histroy of irons, trivets, stoves, etc.)

Smithsonian Magazine, September, 1997 - An extensive cover story on antique irons.

Strobel. M., "Alte B�gelger�te" (Old Irons). ISBN 3-9800848-0-9. J. Stroebel & Soehne, Munich 12, Germany. 1987.

Contents: 530 pictures of which 90 are in color.

Sprigg, June and Larkin David, "Shaker - Life, Work, and Art", ISBN 1-55670-011-3. Stewart, Tabori & Chang Publishers, 1987.

Contents: Contains only 2 exquisite illustrations (pp. 73-74, 227) of a Shaker Stove.

Sprigg, June, "By Shaker Hands", Alfred A. Knopf, 1975.

Contents: Several illustrations of ironing implements and a tall shaker laundry stove. Excellent descriptive material.

St. John, Oliver, "A Gallimaufry of Goffering". No ISBN. 1982.

Contents: 100 pages of rich information on crimping machines, curling, waving, fluting and goffering irons and tongs. Excellent black and white sketches. illustrations.

Swanson, Vi., 1539 NE 100th st., Seatle, WA 98125, "The Swanson Collection" "Sad-Irons and Their Trade Marks". NO ISBN. 1984. 272 pages.

Contents: 55 years (1875-1930) of trademarks for sad irons and laundry room equipment.

Thomas, M.E., "A Flat Iron for a Farthing - laundry pictures in childrens literature through the ages". No ISBN. 1988.

Thompson, Frances, "Antiques from the Country Kitchen". Wallace-Homestead Book Company, 580 Waters Edge, Lombard, Illinois 60148. ISBN 0-87069-449-9. 1985.

Contents: 168 pages of country kitchen antiques. Black-and-white pictures. Excellent presentation. 12 page chapter on "Iron on Tuesday" including a limited selection of irons, trivets and sadiron heaters.

Vince, John, "Laundrywork". ISBN 1-874329-90-70. Sorus Publications, 91 Chalkshire Road, Butler's Cross, Aylesbury, ucks, HP17 0 TJ. Tel: 01296-612801. 1997.

Contents: Dozens of black and white line drawings of laundry related items. Wet laundry, dolly tub, peggy sticks, lye & soaps, washing machines, laundry furniture, the box mangle, price list, the estate laundry, dry laundry, ironing, goffering, table linen, town & country and wash houses.

Vince, John, "The Country Kitchen". ISBN 1-874329-00-1. Sorus Publications, 91 Chalkshire Road, Butler's Cross, Aylesbury, ucks, HP17 0 TJ. Tel: 01296-612801. 1997.

Contents: Black and white line drawings of laundry related items including 2 pages on irons and trivets.

Zuccali, Jean Pierre, "Les Plaques En Fonte de Fabrication Francaise au 19 eme Siecle - Libret 1 Reflexions" (in French) (French Irons of the 19th century). 1985. Copyright Achille Bayart.

Contents: 149 pages. Black and white line drawings of French irons and laundry stoves. Excellent chart of handle structures and flatiron shapes.

Zuccali, Jean Pierre, "Les Plaques En Fonte de Fabrication Francaise au 19 eme Siecle - Libret 2 Decorations" (in French) (French Irons of the 19th century). 1985. Copyright Achille Bayart.

Contents: About 200 pages. Black and white line drawings of the decorations on the top of French flatirons.

Zuccali, Jean Pierre, "Les Plaques En Fonte de Fabrication Francaise au 19 eme Siecle - Libret 3 Marques commerciales" (in French) (Trademarks - French Irons of the 19th century). 1985. Copyright Achille Bayart.

Contents: About 125 pages. Black and white line drawings of the trademarks on French flatirons.

Manufacturer's Catalogs:

Prometheus Electric Iron Main Catalog, 1912. In German only.

Fr. Gross jr. A.G. Bugeleisen - Catalog, 1921. 24 pages. In German only.

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