L2015.1042.007-.008 Raddle; overall
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Tool (for textiles) (Raddle)

  • Category:

    Tools

  • Place of Origin:

    Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

  • Date:

    1800-1900

  • Materials:

    Chestnut

  • Museum Object Number:

    2015.0028.006


  • Complete Details



Object Number

2015.0028.006

Object Name

Tool (for textiles) (Raddle)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase with funds provided by Mrs. Jeanne L. Asplundh

Place of Origin

Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

Origin Notes

Likely Berks, Bucks, or Montgomery County

Date

1800-1900

Materials

Chestnut

Dimensions (inches)

6.25 (H) , 48.75 (L) , 1 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

15.875 (H) , 123.825 (L) , 2.54 (W)

Object Description

Web - 12/15/2016

Raddle, also called a spreader or loomer's comb, used to organize the warp threads when putting the warp on the loom. The raddle consists of a row of short pegs at one inch intervals, held in place between two long boards. The top board can slide up to let the weaverput threads on the raddle.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Pritchard, M. E. 1954 A Short Dictionary of Weaving: Including Some Spinning, Dyeing and Textile Terms and a Beginner's Guide to Weaving and Dyeing. 196.

[Book] Worst, Edward F. 1974 Weaving with Foot-power Looms. 275.