Hem Marker

Hem marker

Name/Title

Hem Marker

Entry/Object ID

1953.52.12a-b

Description

"The Climax Skirt Marker" hem marker. The tool consists of two turned wooden rods with a small dowel to connect them. One rod has several holes drilled down its length. The tool is accompanied by a page of directions (in file).

Use

A small paintbrush dipped in chalk powder is inserted into a hole on the rod the desired distance from the ground. The end of the rod is placed on the ground, and the marker is moved around the skirt, marking the desired hem length with chalk powder.

Context

No known VT connections.

Acquisition

Accession

1953.52

Source or Donor

Harding, Ina May Harris (1879-1979)

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1910

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Marker, Hem

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Marker, Fabric

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Needleworking Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Textileworking T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Material

Wood