University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
89/33
Description
This is a straight handled goffering iron made of steel. It is scissor-like in design with single set of rounded blades and was used in laundry for crimping cloth.
Physical description
1 pair of goffering irons (or tongs): metal (steel); good condition
Object name
Iron, goffering
Material
Metal, steel, Metal, iron
Associated subject
DOMESTIC AND FAMILY LIFE : cleaning
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_15484.tif - High resolution image