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Hatchel

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Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1750-1850

GUSN

GUSN-28314

Description

Oak and steel hatchel for combing flax or hemp; spikes 5 inches by 1/4 inch, round throughout.

Details

Descriptive Terms

combs (textile working equipment)
oak (wood)
steel (alloy)
Textile machinery
Hatchel

Inscription

"N" (scratched)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

7 1/4 x 23 x 6 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Sarah Herrick

Accession Number

1918.994

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