Who originally came up with the bright idea of ironing our clothing to get wrinkles and creases out ?

I detest ironing. lolWho originally came up with the bright idea of ironing our clothing to get wrinkles and creases out ?
I believe it was the aboriginal people. After they skinned an animal, they would wash the pelt in the river*, and stretch it over a rack before leaving it out in the sun. Within a few hours of heat, they would have a clean, dry, wrinkle-free skin to use for clothing.





EDIT: If you're looking for information about the actual 'Iron', check this out: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_(appli鈥?/a>