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Goffering iron
Goffering iron, from Llangynidr, Powys. It has a short rounded head on a heavy brass stem with overall turned decoration.
The iron would have been heated in the fire and inserted into a goffering iron stand, also known as an Italian (or tally iron) to create frills and ruffles.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
59.245.24
Acquisition
Donation
Measurements
Length
(mm): 295
Material
brass
Location
In store
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