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   linen smoother
   Glass object used for pressing linen in the 18thC. The vertical handle projecting from the middle of the heavy, circular base is often ribbed to give a better grip. In Britain, linen smoothers were also known as slickers, slick stones or smoothing irons.
   Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/visitor-contributions.php
   
   
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   linen-smoother
   Glass object used for pressing linen in the 18thC. The vertical handle projecting from the middle of the heavy, circular base is often ribbed to give a better grip. In Britain, linen smoothers were also known as slickers, slick stones or smoothing irons.
   Found op http://www.antique-marks.com/antique-terms-l.html
   
   

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