St. Olaf College 3D object collection ➔ Cast iron pleating iron with wooden handle and base
Tools
Usage: 19th century Single
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Cast iron pleating, or fluting, iron consisting of two parts: a handled press and a base. The press has a wood handle, while the rest of the press and base are cast iron. Seven raised areas are visible on the top of the press and below the handle, possibly lettering, but are no longer distinguishable. Metal exhibits significant rusting, the base has a chip on one side, and the wooden handle displays cracks.
Cast iron pleating, or fluting, iron consisting of two parts: a handled press and a base. The press has a wood handle, while the rest of the press and base are cast iron. Seven raised areas are visible on the top of the press and below the handle, possibly lettering, but are no longer distinguishable. Metal exhibits significant rusting, the base has a chip on one side, and the wooden handle displays cracks.
Archives Work Area ➔ 250J
277A
277A
"Iron and base for making pleats in material, probably used for pleating pastors' collars ("prestekrage")." - Description from 2006 appraisal by Mary Jo Thorsheim
goffering irons
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