Knife, Scutching (Swingling) - 1959.1.304
Title
Knife, Scutching (Swingling) - 1959.1.304
Subject
Flax processing equipment
Identifier
1959.1.304
Description
Straight. Double-edged blade with very slight sideways bend. Roughly shaped. Modern screw-eye in end of handle. "55.49" on small piece of adhesive plaster.
Dimensions
L: 27 1/2"
W: 2 1/4"
H: 1"
W: 2 1/4"
H: 1"
Materials
Wood: oak blade and handle
Ferrous metal: eye bolt
Rope: loop for hanging
Ferrous metal: eye bolt
Rope: loop for hanging
Provenance
Samuel Dale Stevens Collection
Condition
Good. Both ends slightly nicked.
Collection
Citation
“Knife, Scutching (Swingling) - 1959.1.304,” Marshfield School of Weaving - Textile Equipment Collection, accessed May 3, 2024, https://marshfieldschoolofweaving.omeka.net/items/show/35.