Shuttle

Throw Shuttle: The image shows a textured background with a curved object positioned centrally, resembling a handle or grip with a rectangular cut-out, seemingly placed on a white surface. Above this object, there is a black measurement scale marked with numbers and lines, labeled "59.1.279" followed by "MVTM," indicating the potential use for referencing or cataloging purposes. The entire scene gives an impression of being a part of an archive or museum collection, with the object serving as a subject for study or documentation. The grayscale tone and structured layout suggest a focus on accuracy and detail, highlighting the object's contours and design succinctly. The markings and arrangement imply a methodical approach to recording the item's details, which may be significant in a research or educational context.
Throw Shuttle

The image shows a textured background with a curved object positioned centrally, resembling a handle or grip with a rectangular cut-out, seemingly placed on a white surface. Above this object, there is a black measurement scale marked with numbers and lines, labeled "59.1.279" followed by "MVTM," indicating the potential use for referencing or cataloging purposes. The entire scene gives an impression of being a part of an archive or museum collection, with the object serving as a subject for study or documentation. The grayscale tone and structured layout suggest a focus on accuracy and detail, highlighting the object's contours and design succinctly. The markings and arrangement imply a methodical approach to recording the item's details, which may be significant in a research or educational context.

Name/Title

Shuttle

Entry/Object ID

2017.01.04

Description

Throw shuttle for hand weaving. Ornamental lining on top surface around ends of shutle and across ends of well. One side deeply concave, other side convex with recurved ends and central yarn hole. Ends tipped with wire. Hole end and notch for quill stick. Floor intact, except for narrow parallel-sided slot. Shallow concavity extends length of bottom bearing surface.

Use

Shuttles held the yarn or thread for the weft in weaving.

Context

Preindustrial textile technology.

Collection

American Textile History Museum Collection

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Shuttle, Weaving

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Shuttle

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Textile Manufacturing Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Textileworking T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

ATHM

Other Number

1959.1.279

Dimensions

Height

1 in

Width

1-3/4 in

Length

11 in

Material

Wood, Wire

Location

Location

Exhibit Room

Bev York Room

* Untyped Location

Main Museum Building

Category

Exhibit

Date

March 25, 2025

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Condition Detail

Small crack in floor. Wire tips very rusty.

Date Examined

Mar 25, 2025

Provenance

Provenance Detail

Donated to ATHM in 1959 as part of the S. D. Stevens Collection, although ATHM record cards also show dates 1963 and 1970.

Created By

historian@millmuseum.org

Create Date

March 25, 2025

Updated By

historian@millmuseum.org

Update Date

March 25, 2025