In the early 20th century, the art of ironing was in its golden age. People spent hours every week ironing their clothes, and the sound of sizzling fabric was music to their ears.
But little did they know, a revolution was brewing. A group of rogue ironers, tired of the status quo, sought to change the game. They created the first ironing board with a built-in fold, and the world would never be the same.
From that day on, the art of ironing was forever changed. People began to fold their clothes with reckless abandon, creating masterpieces that defied the laws of physics and good taste.
But as with all great power comes great responsibility. The fold, once a symbol of elegance and sophistication, became a source of contention. Who folded the best? Was it the delicate flower petal fold, or the robust triangle fold?
Today, the debate rages on. Some say it's the fold of the gods, while others claim it's a mere mortal's game. But one thing is certain: the art of ironing, and the fold, will never be the same.
Read on to see the rise of the fold's most infamous critic, the dreaded Iron Maiden. Or, for a more in-depth look at the fold's impact on modern society, visit /subpages/ironinghistory/exhibit7.