51/192

This brake, a basketmaking tool, is made of iron and consists of two prongs originating from a ring which was probably anchored to a bench or post. It was used for stripping the bark from a willow rod.

1 brake: metal [iron]; good condition

MERL 'Catalogue of baskets' form – 'NAME: BRAKE // Acc. No.: 51/192M. // Group: CRAFTS. WOOD. BASKETS. // Neg. no.: 60/358 // Place of origin: // Period in use: Unknown. // DESCRIPTION // Materials: Metal/iron. // Shape and construction: Two prongs sprung together from a circle. This was probably set into a bench or post with a screw passing through the circle. // Dimensions: 25” long. // Use: For stripping or peeling the bark from a willow rod. // Dialect names: // Distribution: Was in general use, though patterns varied. // Additional notes: Collection: Massingham', MERL list / description [Massingham Collection, October 1989] – 'ACC. NO.: 51/192 // NAME: BRAKES // NEG NO.: 60/358 // STORAGE: P.Ex. (Permanent Exhibition) Baskets.'

Metal, iron, Metal, iron

Wright, Dorothy (Recorder)