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Goffering iron
Creating frills and ruffles required special irons. One solution was a goffering iron, also known as an Italian (or tally iron). The iron was heated by inserting a red-hot iron rod, similar to a poker into the hollow tube. Frilled cuffs and collars were curled around the heated tube, and other trimmings, like bows and ribbons were pulled down over it.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
N.A. 86
Acquisition
Collected Officially
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Location
St Fagans Kennixton : Dairy, on wall shelf
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