Object number
55/203
Description
Straw rope twister for making rope used in thatching. Straw was fed onto the hook end by one person, while the other person cranked the handle.
Nothing is known about this straw rope twister, which was for making rope used in thatching. Straw was fed onto the hook end by one person, while the other person cranked the handle, continually twisting it round and round.
Physical description
1 straw rope twister: metal; wood; good condition
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_813.tif - High resolution image
