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51/192
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This brake, a basketmaking tool, is made of iron and consists of two prongs originating from a ring which was probably anchored to a bench or post. It was used for stripping the bark from a willow rod.
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1 brake: metal [iron]; good condition
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MERL 'Catalogue of baskets' form – 'NAME: BRAKE // Acc. No.: 51/192M. // Group: CRAFTS. WOOD. BASKETS. // Neg. no.: 60/358 // Place of origin: // Period in use: Unknown. // DESCRIPTION // Materials: Metal/iron. // Shape and construction: Two prongs sprung together from a circle. This was probably set into a bench or post with a screw passing through the circle. // Dimensions: 25” long. // Use: For stripping or peeling the bark from a willow rod. // Dialect names: // Distribution: Was in general use, though patterns varied. // Additional notes: Collection: Massingham', MERL list / description [Massingham Collection, October 1989] – 'ACC. NO.: 51/192 // NAME: BRAKES // NEG NO.: 60/358 // STORAGE: P.Ex. (Permanent Exhibition) Baskets.'
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- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_358.tif - High resolution image
- L:\MERL\Objects\Baskets\51_192_cob.tif - High resolution image
