2009.84.1

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untitled (Shuttle for weaving with bobbin)
1960s
1.75 in HIGH x 11.75 in WIDE x 1.25 in DEEP
(4.44 cm HIGH x 29.84 cm WIDE x 3.17 cm DEEP)
Gift of the Artist
2009.84.1

center. The letters C and WH are carved in the interior surface of the shuttle.





This is a wooden shuttle that was used for weaving by Kay Sekimachi. A wooden bobbin wound with black linen thread is integrated into the center of the shuttle. The bobbin spins on a metal rod that is hooked to one end of the shuttle and held in place by a piece of curved hardware at the other end. Pushing on this end causes the metal rod to swing outward to release the bobbin. A small hole for holding the bobbin thread appears at top center. The letters C and WH are carved in the interior surface of the shuttle.

Used: Kay Sekimachi

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