Hackle - 1968.56.6

1968.56.6.pdf

Title

Hackle - 1968.56.6

Subject

Flax processing

Identifier

1968.56.6

Dimensions

L: 24"
W: 5 1/4"
H: 5"

Cross section and arrangement of pins: round, tapering to a point. 10 rows of 5 pins, 9 rows of 6 pins, and 1 row of 3 pins on each side in quincunx order.

Materials

wood: base
ferrous metal: pins

Provenance

Gift from Mr. John Kimball, Andover, MA

Condition

1 pin missing, small crack on one side

Citation

“Hackle - 1968.56.6,” Marshfield School of Weaving - Textile Equipment Collection, accessed May 2, 2024, https://marshfieldschoolofweaving.omeka.net/items/show/61.