Fid

* 1/8 inch fid

* 1/8 inch fid

Name/Title

Fid

Entry/Object ID

3000.14.1

Description

This is a "FID", a tapered wooden pin used in opening the strands of a rope. A fid is used to hold open knots and holes in canvas, and to separate the "layers" (or strands) of synthetic or natural rope. This fid is 8 1/8 inches long, has a string through a hole at the top, and has three circular grooves which wave been carved.

Collection

Benicia Historical Museum Collection