Номер объекта
51/236
Описание
Goffering stacks were used for crimping lace ruffles and trimmings for caps and bonnets. The damp material was wound round the loose wooden quills and fitted into the slide. The wooden head of the frame was replaced and clamped down on to the quills. The stack was then placed near the fire to dry.
Физическое описание
1 goffering stack: wood; good condition
Архивная история
MERL 'Catalogue index' card – 'Goffering stacks were used for crimping lace ruffles and trimmings for caps and bonnets. The damp material was wound round the loose wooden quills and fitted into the slide. The wooden head of the frame was replaced and clamped down on to the quills. The stack was then placed near the fire to dry. // Mr. Massingham gives no indication of the origin of this goffering stack. The base measures 12.7 inches in length and the height of the stack is 13.5 inches.', MERL list / description [Massingham Collection, October 1989] – 'ACC. NO.: 51/236 // NAME: GOFFERING STACK // NEG NO.: 35/77 // STORAGE: P.Ex. (Permanent Exhibition) Gallery.'
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- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\35 series negatives\Scans\35_77.tif - High resolution image