Reed

From collection Mount Desert Island Historical Society - Objects Collection

Reed

Wooden pieces strung between two narrow strips of wood . two on each side. Cord wrapped down the length with narrow strips of reed inserted every 1/16th of an inch. Twine coming loose at each end. Used in the woolen mill in Somesville for weaving. Three wooden reeds under same object number.

Details

Reeds
Loom 
Reed 
Wood 
36.5" l 1.74" diameter at widest point.
MDIHS: Row #3, Unit # 1, Shelf #4, Bag
12/11/1997
12/12/2017
09/19/2024