Tip - Who Invented the Pressing Iron? | eHow

In 1882 Henry W. Seely patented the electric pressing iron. Before his invention it was very difficult to keep clothes wrinkle-free. Many housewives of the time had to resort to hand pressing, rolling, or even clumsy and dangerous steam and heat irons. Seely's invention made it easier for these housewives to keep their clothes pressed, and he...