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Shuttle

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Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1750-1800

GUSN

GUSN-221390

Description

Shuttle with wire ends; inlcudes quill.

Details

Descriptive Terms

shuttles (textile tools)
maple (wood)
Shuttle

Inscription

"BF" (scratched)
"COLBY JULIA SLADE" (handwritten)

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

New England

Dimensions

12 x 2 x 1 1/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Adah N. Bowles

Accession Number

1950.33

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