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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:American
Title:Hetchel
Date Made:18th or 19th century
Type:Textile Working Tool
Materials:Wood and iron
Place Made:North America; United States
Measurements:overall: 28 7/8 in x 6 in x 1 in; 73.3425 cm x 15.24 cm x 2.54 cm
Accession Number:  MH SK B.22.J.24.4
Credit Line:Joseph Allen Skinner Museum, Mount Holyoke College
Museum Collection:  The Joseph Allen Skinner Museum at Mount Holyoke College
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Label Text:
SKINNER CATALOG: An old flax hetchel, with heavy square 4 1/2 inch spikes set in a pine board. The monogram YARK or YAPK carved on the back.
Board: 28 7/8" x 6" x 1"
Called also Hatchel - Hackle - Heckle "Cat. 12/4/1936"

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