Collection Highlights
Baby walker
Date:
1700-1750
Object Number:
INV.14959
Medium:
Cherry (by microanalysis)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Plaiting machine
Object Number:
1939.409
Date:
ca. 1877
Medium:
Wood, steel, wire
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 18 1/4 x 10 3/4 in. ( 3.2 x 46.4 x 27.3 cm )
Marks:
typed: paper label affixed to back: "THE BOSTON PLAITER/Patented Jan 2, 1877/PRICE, $3.0 [?]/DIRECTIONS FOR USE/SIDE PLAITING- Place sections with needles in position; throw the needle to the right, or off the board. Place material to be plaited right si
Description:
Rectangular base with attached molded edge; wooden strip runs lengthwise along one side with evenly spaced cuts to hold metal tines which are loosely attached to combs with wooden handles lodges at other side.
Gallery Label:
This plaiting machine is equipped with directions for different kinds of plaiting.
Credit Line:
Gift of William A. Robbins
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
