Fluting Machine

Object/Artifact

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Eastern States Exposition

Name/Title

Fluting Machine

Entry/Object ID

1982.40.01

Description

Black paint with gold striping, crank with wooden handle on right side. Brass rollers with a hold down clamp on the right side and a picture on the base of the machine.

Use

Gathering fabric

Context

In 1876 fluted ruffles were a fashionable part of women’s clothing. Fluting machines were marketed for both commercial and home use, which reflected the high demand of the time. Large irons sold for $ 3.90 dollars. The fluting machine played a significant role in the textile industry by streamlining the process of creating decorative ruffles.

Collection

Storrowton Village Museum

Category

Tool/Notion

Acquisition

Accession

1982.40

Source (if not Accessioned)

Richard Wajda

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Susan R. Knox

Role

Inventor

Location

Location

Room

Gilbert Farmhouse Sitting Room

Floor

Gilbert Farmhouse First Floor

Building

Gilbert Farmhouse

Campus

Storrowton Village Museum, Eastern States Exposition

Moved By

Samantha DePergola

Date

September 14, 2026

Inventory

Inventoried By

Samantha DePergola

Inventoried Date

Sep 14, 2026

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Notes

Paint is chipping, the picture on the base of the machine is extremely damaged

General Notes

Note Type

Cataloging Note

Note

From 1982 Accession Record, written 1986: "Saw similar one at Maven show 4/86 for 95$

Created By

[email protected]

Create Date

September 14, 2026

Updated By

[email protected]

Update Date

September 16, 2026