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17th Century Antique Flax Stripping Tool for Linen Making

$171.35
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£125
£27554% Off
€146.95
€323.3054% Off
CA$235.42
CA$517.9354% Off
A$262.75
A$578.0554% Off
CHF 138.24
CHF 304.1254% Off
MX$3,191.70
MX$7,021.7454% Off
NOK 1,752.48
NOK 3,855.4554% Off
SEK 1,640.10
SEK 3,608.2254% Off
DKK 1,096.77
DKK 2,412.9054% Off

About the Item

17th century flax stripping tool for linen making This tool was used to combed and straightened the flax in preparation for spinning. This separates the short fibers called tow and used for making more coarse, sturdy goods from the longer and more luxurious linen fibers.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.97 in (5 cm)Width: 19.69 in (50 cm)Depth: 13 in (33 cm)
  • Style:
    Dutch Colonial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1650
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Markington, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU221939720943

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