Object number
93/22/1-2
Description
Two wool combs used for combing the fleece before spinning it into yarn. They were used in Kelvedon, Essex.
Two wool combs, used for combing the fleece before spinning it into yarn. The combs are made of wood with metal teeth. They were used in Kelvedon, Essex.
Physical description
1 comb: wood, metal
Archival history
MERL ‘Handwritten accession form’ (Institute of Agricultural History) – ‘Standard museum name: WOOL COMBS // Accession number: 93/22 // … // Recorder: JMB // Date: 13.8 // Description: Pair of wooden combs with metal teeth. String coiled round the handle // The teeth are fixed to a canvas (?) pad which is wired to the wooden head of the comb. // Dimensions: Length: 25.0cm width: 21.5cm Depth: 12.0cm. // Associated information: Used to comb the fleece before spinning it into yarn. // These combs were used at Kelvedon, Essex by Mr. T. F. Glover.’
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_16258.tif - High resolution image
