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Tow distaff


Photo From: RuthMacGregor - Album: Spinning and Weaving

Description: This is the distaff on my new/old Dutch wheel. It's meant for holding "tow" -- the coarser, less organized mass of flax fiber that's left over after the long, fine fibers have been combed.

Uploaded: 3/18/2007 by RuthMacGregor
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