tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181589320170374720.post8467271158720924759..comments2024-03-27T00:37:16.355-07:00Comments on Orbis Catholicus Secundus: How to Get Perfect Starched Altar ClothsJohn Paul Sonnenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17248427382830782035noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181589320170374720.post-87002812625075590632013-11-16T11:24:32.273-08:002013-11-16T11:24:32.273-08:00First the altar cloth is soaked in a long starch-w...First the altar cloth is soaked in a long starch-water tray, then laid out flat to dry on a long laundry table. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181589320170374720.post-62359784769261732832013-11-16T11:22:12.815-08:002013-11-16T11:22:12.815-08:00I recall seeing these in the laundry room of the N...I recall seeing these in the laundry room of the NAC in Rome. Maybe used even also for bed sheets?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181589320170374720.post-43375333071363001042013-11-16T05:44:43.466-08:002013-11-16T05:44:43.466-08:00A mangle doesn't starch! It just pulls out the...A mangle doesn't starch! It just pulls out the wrinkles! There is no need to starch a 100% linen altar cloth. Actually, no need to starch any altar linens if they are pressed correctly. <br /><br />This is a neat little mangle! They were also dangerous!Benvenutahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02874065109753577122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181589320170374720.post-57885656312842115892013-11-14T18:26:58.385-08:002013-11-14T18:26:58.385-08:00A mangle! Wow! BTW, Purificators are not to be sta...A mangle! Wow! BTW, Purificators are not to be starched; corporals, lavabo towel, and altar cloths are.Donnachanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181589320170374720.post-13038399787652813282013-11-14T16:21:18.983-08:002013-11-14T16:21:18.983-08:00The Precious Blood is never spilled; in any event,...The Precious Blood is never spilled; in any event, that is the service of the corporal. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181589320170374720.post-52582532255225050282013-11-13T23:50:16.670-08:002013-11-13T23:50:16.670-08:00Altar clothes are not supposed to be starched - if...Altar clothes are not supposed to be starched - if they are, then one of their important functions has been defeated: absorption of the Precious Blood if accidentally spilled.Romanitas Presshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03392344965842970673noreply@blogger.com