Goffering iron

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Goffering irons were used for ironing plaits or ruffles. This example is made of brass and has tripod legs. It is pictured here with its two extra shaping heads.

Brass goffering-iron on tripod legs, with a worn inscription on the top possibly reading Mrs -----, Roslin

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• Online ID: 000-100-003-130-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.SLB 55 C
• Date: 19th century
  
• Material: Brass. Inscription: Top: Mrs -----, Roslin (?)
  Goffering iron head
  Goffering iron head
  
• Dimensions: 343 mm H
  85 mm L
  95 mm L
  
• What: Goffering iron head
  Goffering iron head
  
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• Who:
• Where: Roslin
  
• Event:
• Description: Extra shaping head for brass goffering-iron SLB 55 A
  Extra shaping head for brass goffering-iron SLB 55 A
  
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