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Hook, rag rug

Collection ID: 
2009.009
Collection: 
Social history
Tool for making rag rugs. Wooden handle and metal tool with a point. There is a spring push down lever on the tool which opens up the tool into pincers which can grap the rags and pull them through the backing cloth to make the rug.

Physical attributes

Dimensions
Length170mm

Production

Date (general)1800-1900