Strijkijzer van koper
Unknown Artist
1600 - 1699
Medium
copper (metal)
Dimensions
23; 12; 16.5
About this artwork
hoogte 16,5 cm x lengte 23 cm x breedte 12 cm
Art Historical Context
Step into the domestic world of the 17-century Netherlands with this copper *strijkijzer*, or flatiron, a humble yet essential household tool from the Dutch Golden (1600–1699). Measuring a practical 16.5 cm high, 23 cm long, and 12 cm wide this artifact exemplifies the everyday craftsmanship of the era, when meticulous grooming and crisp linens were signs of prosperity and piety. Crafted from copper—a metal prized for its excellent heat retention and conductivity—this sadiron would have been heated over a fire or stove before being used to press clothing. Unlike modern electric irons, it requ...