Palm, Sailmaker's
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Collection James " Chummy" Frost Collection
Date unknown
Description Sailmaker's palm used in sewing canvas to push the needle throught the fabric similar to a thimble's use to a dressmaker except the needle is pushed with the whole hand rather than a single finger.
Dimensions L-5 inches
Home Location Display Case #9 "Frost"
Object ID 2001-073-623
Object Name Palm, Sailmaker's
People Frost, James "Chummy"
Search Terms Grand Banks fishing
Sailmaking
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Last modified on: February 22, 2013