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52. My GGGM's iron

Tue Feb 3, 2026, 06:52 PM

Feb 3

I think her family was from Germany in the Anhalt-Zerbst area (relatives swear were related to Catherine the Great, who I'm sure never lifted such a monster. 🤪 ).

It weighs a shit ton (cast iron) and has ash inside yet, so well used. I just can't fathom women of that era dealing with laundry day--bedding, shirts, dresses for a whole family.

Then again, my Gran was still pushing a mower around and working inn her big garden at 96, so maybe this is one of the reasons we're such tough bitches. 😏

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