Summary
Weaving shuttle woven with pink wool. Used in conjunction with a loom SH91.1369 by returned soldiers after World War I. A rehabilitation measure, the soldiers wore RSL Tweed which was sold for 3/6 a yard. The business grew into a commercial woollen mill in Geelong.
The loom (and associated equipment) was later purchased by donor who repaired and used it.
Physical Description
Long, narrow piece of wood with deep cut-outs at each end. Resulting prongs are rounded. A quantity of pink wool is wound around the shuttle.
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overall dimensions
61.2 cm (Length), 3.6 cm (Width), 28 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Handcrafts, Military History, Wars & Conflicts, Wool Industry, World War I, 1914-1918, Veterans
