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1964.99

ID Number: 1964.99
Category: T&E For Materials
Sub-category: textileworking T&E
Item Name: hatchel
Materials: WOOD, UNKNOWN METAL, STEEL
Measurements: overall: 8 1/2 in x 4 3/4 in x 13 3/8 in
Description: (.1)116 coarse spikes driven through wood; moulding around base (.2)box, nailed together
History: Formerly owned by Samuel Clapp, who settled in Sandwich East, on the lake front in 1886. He was born in Prince Edward County (Midland District). The hatchel (also referred to as hetchel) was used in preparing flax for spinning.
Collection Name: Museum Windsor
Subject (Fre): Y

Subjects

Clapp, Samuel person

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