Date2014DescriptionFlat cast iron triangular base with handle, used to smooth clothes. Cast iron flat irons are
representative of domestic life pre electricity. Operating the iron involved heating it on the stove top.PhotographerAdnan BegicNotesThis image formed part of the exhibition Evoke by Adnan Begic (on display 12 March – 14 May 2016)
Evoke captured artefacts from Fairfield City Museum and Gallery’s collection, interiors of the Vintage Village and historical locations relevant to the collection. The photographs evoke personal and collective memories from the community, recreating stories and reforming narratives. Images were captured creatively, offering new readings, interpretations and engagements with objects and the site.
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Image ColourBlack & WhiteTypeDigitalOriginalYesCopyrightPartial restrictionRightsAdnan BegicAcknowledgementAll Evoke images courtesy of Adnan Begic. Access open for research, written permission required for personal copies and public use
Cast iron flat iron (2014). Fairfield City Heritage Collection, accessed 15/01/2026, https://heritagecollection.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/nodes/view/1195
