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Object Name
Hatchel
Object Number
ca1890-35-10
Description
Rectangular wood board. In center is an iron plate with a concentrated collection of long iron nails sticking out from it. Heads of nails visible on other side of board, Dried flax caught in between nails. Hatchel used to comb flax to prepare it for spinning.
Category
Tools and Equipment for Materials
Date Made
18th century
Dimensions
24" long x 5 1/2" wide x 5" tall
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