Object number
55/731
Description
These goffering irons were used for creating decorative crimps and frills on women's clothing. They were probably used in Newbury.
These goffering irons were used for creating decorative crimps and frills on women's clothing. They were probably used in Newbury, but their exact origin is unknown.
Physical description
1 goffering iron: metal; good condition
Archival history
MERL ‘Associated information’ form – 'Used by Mrs Stonbridge nurse to Mrs Baring Gould. // Probably from Newbury. // [pencil sketch] // [insert] for creating frills on women's clothing etc...'
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_1031.tif - High resolution image
