Object number
95/15
Description
A latchet hook, a rug-making tool used to push a piece of yarn through the matting, pull it back through and tie it into a knot.
A latchet hook, also known as a latch hook, is a rug-making tool used to push a piece of yarn through the matting, pull it back through and tie it into a knot. This hook is made of metal with a wooden handle painted green.
Physical description
1 latchet hook: wood; metal; good condition
Archival history
MERL ‘Handwritten accession form’ (Institute of Agricultural History) – ‘Standard museum name: HOOK, Latchet // Accession number: 95/15 // … // Recorder: JMB // Date: 13.2.95 // Description: Metal hook with ferrule and green painted wooden handle // Dimensions: Length: 16.0 cm // Associated information: This is a rug making hook.’
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_16589.tif - High resolution image
