Name/Title
Plaiting ToolEntry/Object ID
1923.9a-bDescription
Plaiting tool consisting of a metal wire attached at one end to a small block of wood. The other end of the wire is propped up away from the block by another wire. Tied to the tool is a conical metal cap, similar to a thimble.Use
Used for braiding strawContext
Made by Noah Safford in Springfield, VermontAcquisition
Accession
1923.9Source or Donor
Brown, MaryAcquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Date made
1840Place
Town
SpringfieldCounty
Windsor CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Tool, Fiber PlaitingNomenclature Class
Fiberworking T&ENomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials