Tools
Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
1750-1900
Tulip poplar
Carved
2015.0028.008
Object Number2015.0028.008 |
Tool (for textiles) (Warping Paddle)
Tools
Museum purchase with funds provided by Mrs. Jeanne L. Asplundh
Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
Likely created in Berks, Montgomery, or Bucks County.
1750-1900
Tulip poplar
Carved
0.125 (H) , 13.625 (L) , 0.375 (W)
0.317 (H) , 34.607 (L) , 0.952 (W)
Weavers use warping paddles to move warp threads from the scarne's spools onto the warping mill. The holes in the paddle help to keep the warp threads separated.
[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.
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[Book] Worst, Edward F. 1974 Weaving with Foot-power Looms. 275.
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