This mangle tray is with its original painting and initials of the owner J. R.
Hindeloopen, Friesland, circa 1700.
Mangle trays were used to store clean mangled (ironed flat with mangle board) linens.
Literature: Volkskunst der lage landen, door Dr. TJ.W.R. de Haan, deel 3, afbeelding 56.
