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Goffering iron

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from Perth

Postcard of Goffering iron.
000-100-102-325-C
© National Museums Scotland

Goffering iron

A goffering iron was used to iron plaits or ruffles. This example of cast iron and brass is from Perth.

The bullet-shaped iron fixings were heated in order to smooth out the cloth.

In Victorian and Edwardian times, washing and ironing was women's work. Poor women might make a little money by doing washing for richer families. New products made some tasks easier.


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Online ID: 000-100-102-325-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.SLB 4.1
Date: 19th century
Material: Cast iron; brass
Dimensions: 11.30" H
What: Iron, goffering
Subject: Laundry - mangles and irons (NMAS Classification)
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Where: Scotland, Perthshire, Perth
Scotland, Perthshire, Perth
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Description: Goffering iron of cast iron and brass, from Perth, 19th century
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