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Carder (USA)

This is a Carder. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1918. Its medium is wood, leather and steel wire. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Fanny L. Johnson. It is credited Gift of Fanny L. Johnson.

It is signed

Maker's stamp on back of carder now indecipherable.

Cite this object as

Carder (USA); wood, leather and steel wire; Gift of Fanny L. Johnson; 1918-23-4-b

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