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Twister used to turn straw or hay into rope for use in thatching. Given to Lavinia Smith by Mrs Albert Stone, probably in the East Hendred area.
This twister was used to turn straw or hay into rope for use in thatching. It is crank shaped and in three sections - a handle for holding, a handle for turning, and a hook for the straw. It was given to Lavinia Smith by Mrs Albert Stone who probably lived in the East Hendred area.

1 twister; wood; metal

MERL 'Catalogue index' card – 'This straw rope twister was given to Miss Smith by Mrs. Albert Stone, who probably lived in the neighbourhood of East Hendred (Berks). // It is crank shaped, with three sections of iron bar, the first bearing a wooden handle by which the tool was held, the second bearing a wooden handle by which it was turned, and the third terminating in a hook for the straw. // It measures 20 inches in length. //S ee also 51/20 and 51/473L.', Lavinia Smith No. 231., Lavinia Smith Catalogue (D60/28) - 'A list of the contents of the East Hendred museum. July 5 1940 // Heating and Cooking // 231. Two straw twisters. One from Sally Stoter, one from Mrs Albert Stone.', Heritage of the Hendreds Exhibition 1969 - 'Catalogue of Exhibits // Number 326 // Straw Twister // Lent by MERL Miss Smith c.'

Wood, Metal

Rippon, Miss Dorothy May Lyddon (Agent)