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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:American
Title:Hetchel
Date Made:19th century
Type:Textile Working Tool
Materials:Wood and iron
Place Made:North America; United States
Measurements:overall: 19 3/4 in x 4 5/8 in x 3/4 in; 50.165 cm x 11.7475 cm x 1.905 cm
Accession Number:  MH SK B.22.J.24.3
Credit Line:Joseph Allen Skinner Museum, Mount Holyoke College
Museum Collection:  The Joseph Allen Skinner Museum at Mount Holyoke College

Label Text:
SKINNER CATALOG: A flax hetchel, with round 2 3/4 inch spikes set in a walnut board. End edges slightly scalloped for decoration. Some of the old flax still remains. Not marked.
Board: 19 3/4" x 4 5/8" x 3/4"
Called also Hatchel - Hackle - Heckle
"Cat. 12/4/1936"

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