Name/Title
Machine, PleatingEntry/Object ID
GHS 1427Description
Rectangular piece of wood with two pieces of wood (1.5 inches x 15.25 inches) running along each side on the bottom and acting as a base. On top of this, are 51 closely spaced flat iron elements which fit into notches in the wood at one side.
Transcription of directions on bottom of machine:
DIRECTIONS FOR USING YOUG'S IMPROVED PLAITER.
Place the board wiht the lock end of the blades at the right hand. Unlock the blades and throw them back in an upright position.
FOR MAKING SIDE PLAITING.
Place the end of the fabric at the end of the board nearest the body being sure to have the reverse side of the fabric up, and bring down and lock the first blade. Now pass the gouge (corresponding to the desired width of plait) under the fabric and lock the next blade; with draw the gouge and porceed as before.
FOR MAKING CLUSTER PLAITING.
Proceed as in side plaiting until the desired number of plaits are raised, then bring down as many blades without using gauge, ezual to space required between clusters.
FOR MAKING BOX PLAITING, single, double, and treble.
Begin as in side plaiting using gauge to correspond to width of box; now bring down two or more blades, with-out using gauge, then raise another plait and press the two plaits towards each other, double and treble box plaiting in like manner.
FOR WOOLEN FABRICS, cover with a damp cloth and press with a hot iron.Dimensions
Height
7/8 inWidth
10-1/4 inDepth
15-1/4 inProvenance
Notes
Object donated by Mrs. Joseph Shoemaker, February 28, 1948.
