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      This is a Preston Co. skate sharpener with a horizontal sharpening wheel.

      Used in the 1930's at the old Iron Bridge School house

      he Mae West was a common nickname for the first inflatable life preserver, which was invented in 1928 by Peter Markus (1885–1974) (US Patent 1694714) with his subsequent improvements in 1930 and 1931. The nickname was originated because someone wearing the inflated life preserver often appeared to be as physically-endowed …

      This is a McCaskey Adding Machine with a manual pull handle and a fabric ribbon and paper tape.

      With this type of cooker the comparments are lined and the packing is completely covered with metal. This type also has a soapstone type of material in a disk underneath and over top of each kettle. These radiators are heated in the oven or on top of the stove while …

      Petrol irons were first made popular in the 1930's as an alternative to the previous sad irons.

      This type of knife was used by farmers to cut through an outdoor hay pile or mow in order to get at cleaner untouched hay on the inside. It took a great deal of strength to use it.

      These type of axes were used to clear undergrowth and light brush much like a machete would be used.

      These are two pairs of eyeglasses in their original cases, one with a black round frame and the second having a gold colored frame with a slightly off round frame.

      This is a collection of various types of small glass bottles in different shapes and sizes most of which would have contained medicines.

      White enamelware teapot with black trim along the top edge of the post and a black handle. There is a silver metal lid (aluminum) that is attached to the handle and flips closed to keep the tea hot.

      This is a three piece set of white and black enamelware dishes, there is an oval dinner plate, and two cups with different profiles. One of the cups is a lower more open tea cup style and the other is more of a taller coffee mug style.

      This is an Alladin style lamp that were patented in 1908 with an incandescent style of wick which were much more efficient than the previous round wicks used in oil lamps.

      This is a dark brown zippered wallet with a brass finish star shaped studded design on the front. Inside there is a plastic sleeve with a tab that reads "Motor Licence" and a small snap closing change pocket. It is stamped "genuine leather".

      These men`s sleeve garters are navy with orange stitching and adjustable buckles. These came into fashion because in the early years mens dress shirts `were only manufactured with extra long sleeves. Garters allowed for the individual to adjust them to the length they needed. It also served to keep their …

      This predeccesor of the "Swiss Army Knife" has a wood handle that has begun to show its age with pieces missing but has several different implements attached. There is a corkscrew, various knife blades and a pick type tool.

      Used in the barber shop, once located in Iron Bridge.

      These are silver manually operated hair clippers with a fine blade often used for close trimming, the wing nut allows for tension adjustment. Some barbers still use them today.

      Two bristle shaving brushes, one with a solid white handle and one with a black and white handle, there is also a green ceramic mug that may have been used for shaving cream .

      This is a full length dress with a short capped sleeve that ends in long black fringe that would extend to the wrist or beyond. There is long fringe along the top of the neckline and around the back of the dress, the fringed section of the dress looks like …