While doing some research for an upcoming invention program in Waterford I came across this creation from Charles S. Whipple. I’m sure if you have ever visited a historic house museum you’ve seen an old flat iron being used as a doorstop, or maybe you’ve got one collecting dust around your house. They’re heavy! And since in the words of Mr. Whipple “few women have strength enough to use them” I present to you what I think is a pretty ingenious idea……The “Improvement in Devices to Aid in Ironing Clothes” I’ll leave it to the reader to figure out how it was used……..
Posted by Nancy on September 24, 2009 at 2:19 pm
Thanks for sharing, what a great story
Posted by Blaine Whipple on September 24, 2009 at 4:02 pm
Do your records include information on the genealogy of Charles S. Whipple?
Posted by ctinventor on September 24, 2009 at 7:45 pm
Hi Mr. Whipple:
Sorry, I don’t have any genealogy info on him. The Whipple name as I am sure you know is quite common in CT and New England history. One of my colleagues, Sally Whipple, is Director of the Old State House Museum here in Hartford.