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Ancient wool combs


Photo From: RuthMacGregor - Album: Spinning and Weaving

Description: These photos of old wool combs come from an excellent book by Dominique Cardon, "La Draperie au Moyen Age" (Paris: CNRS Editions, 1999). Top: from Norway, 10th century A.D. Middle: from Spain, 7th century A.D. Bottom: from France, 11th century A.D. It's an interesting glimpse into the origins of combing wool!

Uploaded: 10/6/2005 by RuthMacGregor
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