Hand shuttle

Made:
1641 in France
maker:
Unknown

Hand shuttle, dated 1641, of French Huguenot origin, with an old reed hook.

Details

Category:
Textiles Machinery
Object Number:
1913-662
Materials:
boxwood
Measurements:
overall: 255 x 24 x 14 mm
type:
loom shuttle
credit:
Ward, W.J.

Parts

Reed hook

Reed hook

Reed hook, dated 1641, of French Huguenot origin.

Object Number:
1913-662/2
type:
reed hook
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