University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
55/203
Description
Nothing is known about this straw rope twister, which was for making rope used in thatching. Straw was fed onto the hook end by one person, while the other person cranked the handle, continually twisting it round and round.
Physical description
1 straw rope twister: metal; wood; good condition
Object name
Twister, straw rope
Material
Wood, Metal
Associated subject
CRAFTS : straw-working
Rope making
Thatching
Associated person/institution
Anstee, John (Agent)
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_813.tif - High resolution image