Номер объекта
55/97
Описание
This ivory splitter, with a wooden handle, was used to split straws into splints for making fine straw plait. Until the nineteenth century this task was performed with a sharp knife. The point of the splitter was thrust down the straw pipe and the cutters separated it into equal sized splints. It is believed that this splitter was used by Mrs Trebble, a shepherd's wife, of Belchamp Saint Paul, Essex.
Физическое описание
1 straw splitter: wood; ivory
Дата
1800-01-01 - 1849-12-31
Период создания
Nineteenth century, first half
Наименование
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