The Iron

Have you ever tried to help your mom iron? It is hot. You have to be careful not to burn yourself.

The first iron was made in 1882. Henry Seeley made it. He lived in New York. He called it a “flat iron.” It was big and black. You had to be strong to use it. It did not have a cord.

The iron was 15 pounds, and it was hard to pick up. It took a long time to get hot. It had to be put on the fire.

Today, irons are very light. They go in the wall with a plug. It has a long cord, and it makes the iron get hot very fast. You do not have to wait for a long time.

Irons make clothes look nice. They have changed and gotten better. Aren’t you glad we have the new irons?