Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
4. Tools and Equipment (hierarchy name)
5. equipment
6. [equipment by material processed]
7. textile working equipment
8. needleworking equipment
9. sewing tools

Anotations

Scope note:

Device to iron hats, for example men's silk hats, during creation and as part of maintenance in the owner's wardrobe. One use of the device was to lay down the nap on the fabric of the hat. The hat iron may be used for other tasks in sewing, beyond hat creation.