Rope wimble
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Straw, Wrought iron
Measurements
390 mm (Length)
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Gibside, Tyne and Wear
NT 635496
Summary
A wrought iron straw rope maker, a swivel at one end and hook on the other. Used to twist lengths of straw into rope, also known as a wimble. A length of rope still attached to one end.