Object number
67/48
Description
This is a twine bobin, used to hold thatching twine. It is a large wooden bobbin, with a wooden spike to secure into the thatch.
This is a twine bobin, used to hold thatching twine. It is a large wooden bobbin, with a wooden spike to secure into the thatch.
Physical description
1 twine bobbin: metal [iron]; good condition
Archival history
MERL Recording form - ‘Name of Object: Thatching needle/ Twine bobbin // Name and Address of Owner: Markham, Reading, Berks // How was it used: Securing thatch (what reed) to corn stack using thatching twine // Who made it: Unknown. Needle patent no is 461673 // From what materials is the object made: iron // What are its approximate measurements: Needle 21.5” Bobbin 18”// Have you photograph of the object: No // Additional information: Both item are still commonly used for thatching corn stacks. The needle is identical to others recorded by MERL and they were all almost certainly made by the same firm who patented the device // [pen drawing].’
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