Carders, Wool
Date: 1850-1850
Medium: Wood; animal: leather; metal: steel
Dimensions:
12.7 x 23 cm (5 x 9 1/16 in.)
Classification: Tools and Equipment for Materials
Object number: 1954.60.2
Label text:Carding straightens the fibers, producing a better quality yarn, wool etc. The fiber is then removed from the cards in a loose roll known as a sliver, it is then ready for spinning.
DescriptionWool carders, rectangle of wood with a handle attached to the back, layer of leather on the face in which close-set fine steel wires are inserted.
Not on display
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