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Goffering Irons were used to iron the rolls of delicate frills and lace on caps, aprons, night-gowns and underskirts. A red hot piece of iron like a poker was inserted into the hollow tube which was fixed on an iron stand. The moist starched fabric would be grasped in both hands and pressed over the...

Goffering Iron

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Goffering Irons were used to iron the rolls of delicate frills and lace on caps, aprons, night-gowns and underskirts. A red hot piece of iron like a poker was inserted into the hollow tube which was fixed on an iron stand. The moist starched fabric would be grasped in both hands and pressed over the tube.


Added:
21st Jan 2009

Subjects:
History

Key Stages:
Foundation, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3

Keywords:
Victorian goffering iron lace

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