Collection Highlights
The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.QH41.C26.1974
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Reed (loom accessory)
Object Number:
Z.1010
Date:
1750-1850
Medium:
Wood, twine, cane
Dimensions:
Overall: 51 x 5 x 3/4 in. ( 129.5 x 12.7 x 1.9 cm )
Marks:
carved: on one end of frame: "XX/III"
Description:
Rectangular wooden frame wound with twine securing dents made of cane.
Gallery Label:
A reed fit in the batten of a loom and was used to space warp yarns evenly.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
