Batten

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Batten

Entry/Object ID

2023.6.37

Description

Wooden batten for loom weaving. The ends of the batten are tapered, carved in an ovular shape

Context

Used to beat the weft yarns down to create a dense weave while working on a loom.

Collection

Milton Sonday Collection

Category

Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2023.6

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

End of batten on flat side

Notes

Maker's mark not completely legible. Appears to say "No." and "Hosiery" with letters "HBA" inscribed below.

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

weaving

Dimensions

Width

2 cm

Depth

0.2 cm

Length

39 cm

Material

Wood

Color

Brown

Location

Box

Box 57

Cabinet

Object Cabinet

Room

Studio