Carder

Object/Artifact

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Ripon Historical Society

Name/Title

Carder

Entry/Object ID

2008.0101.0002

Description

Pair of wooden carders used by knitters and weavers to straighten fibers after sheep's fleec has been washed and is ready to make into yarn. "Certificate of Gift" form in donor, Martha Smith's donor file gives no history. Probably dates to late 19th Century as it is very similar to A89-65--1-29 Carder. Soiled and worn from use. Stamped printing on bavk of paddle partially legible and different from printing on carder A89-65-1-29. To be displayed paired with A8965-1-29 in Lawson House parlor by spinning wheel for demonstrating how a pair works.

Acquisition

Accession

2008.0101

Source or Donor

Martha Smith

Acquisition Method

Gift

Lexicon

Search Terms

Carder, Textileworking T&E

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Carder