Code: H20405
An early 19th century wooden crimping board and roller. These were used for forming the tiny crimpings, gatherings or ruckings in fabric. The fabric was starched, then damped and placed on the board and rolled until the small pleats were formed. The pleated fabric was then stitched at the top, to form collars and cuffs. It is now rare to find the two parts still together.
This example is carved from beechwood. It is English and it dates from c.1820
Dimensions: Board: Length 16.2cm. Width 15.7cm. Depth 1.8cm. Roller: Length 23.7cm. Diameter 3.8cm.
Both the board and roller are in very good condition.
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