Geneva IL Fluter, Antique Iron Ruffle Maker or Press, Pat. 1866

Embossed "Geneva Fluter, Geneva, Ill.," this antique cast iron ruffle maker or press was used to iron fabric into a precise fluted pattern.

The base is imprinted, "Pat'd Aug't 21, 1866, Heat This." The base was heated on a stove and damp fabric was rolled by the top fluter into stiff ruffles for collars, cuffs, etc.

Size when together is 6" long, 4" wide and 5" tall.

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Shipping is $8 in the US.

Item # 25769