tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post7740675670350941571..comments2024-03-18T06:50:22.206-08:00Comments on Dan's Shop: Mystery Wooden ObjectDanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03176548997819533683noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-86496417822888607152011-05-15T08:30:52.299-08:002011-05-15T08:30:52.299-08:00Bacci - Yes! We figured that out as well (see late...Bacci - Yes! We figured that out as well (see later post). Oddly, my niece also saw them in New England. I wonder what the connection is between Pakistan folk art and New England stores.<br /><br />Thanks for commenting.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03176548997819533683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-73612207214530287222011-04-07T14:04:51.349-08:002011-04-07T14:04:51.349-08:00I saw these for sale in a gift store on Martha'...I saw these for sale in a gift store on Martha's Vineyard.<br />They are cattle charms from Pakistan and they are used to identify cattle instead of branding them. How civilized!Kenny Blottohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15214841656580386563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-77286997230835198132009-08-20T21:48:31.166-08:002009-08-20T21:48:31.166-08:00Mikhael - Well, that brush idea could take this in...Mikhael - Well, that brush idea could take this in a whole new direction. Hmm. I don't suppose you would know where I might find some pictures of similar brushes online? Does that type of brush have a special name? Thanks for your ideas.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03176548997819533683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-59914324475665709482009-08-06T03:33:23.982-08:002009-08-06T03:33:23.982-08:00It could be a brake handle (used for tensioning) o...It could be a brake handle (used for tensioning) on a very small loom (not enough leverage for a big one). The insert in the back does not make sense though. Brake handles are made to slip off easily.<br />My thought is that it is a child's hand brush from the Carolina's. The insert was the brush head that has somehow broken off in the insert hole. Little fingers through the slot (or mother's last two). The Palm tree design on the back could be the State emblem. My grand mother had a brush similar only it was a silver back with a floral pattern. The brush inserts came out so you could replace them.Mikhaelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-2503224219449068492009-03-13T10:56:00.000-08:002009-03-13T10:56:00.000-08:00Bob - I like it! Is this purely speculation, or ha...Bob - I like it! Is this purely speculation, or have you seen a similar furnishing? Regardless, a great "stew". Thanks.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03176548997819533683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-15788493795182127722009-03-13T10:29:00.000-08:002009-03-13T10:29:00.000-08:00The late Mr. Abernathy, a Quaker made this as part...The late Mr. Abernathy, a Quaker made this as part of a bathroom furnishing. This part had a match on the other side, This was a holder for a simple hand towel. After Mr. Abernathy passed away, and Mrs Abernathy had to move in with her grandson, Evan Albert. She cut this off to take with her as a keepsake. She had no pictures to remember Mr. Abernathy by.<BR/><BR/>That would be my guess, but I have made stew with no oysters to be had.<BR/><BR/>BobUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04932114896697958973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-34935882937241616142008-08-01T17:15:00.000-08:002008-08-01T17:15:00.000-08:00Actually, I haven't heard of weaving mooose hair e...Actually, I haven't heard of weaving mooose hair either, but you never know.<BR/><BR/>It seems like a piece that had a unique purpose, but yet was part of a store or home or possibly even a small shop of some sort since its design goes beyond the purely utilitarian.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-49686840409361475932008-08-01T01:37:00.000-08:002008-08-01T01:37:00.000-08:00Luke - Thanks for the explaination. I think I know...Luke - Thanks for the explaination. I think I know what you mean now about the loom. I have been looking into weaving/looms on the web and haven't seen anything like my piece yet, but I have learned some fascinating things. I almost want to give it a try, but I don't think I have the patience - plus it looks like a lot of sitting. I did weave some plane shavings into a placemat looking thing once...<BR/><BR/>I haven't heard much about weaving moose hair up here - but the undercoat of Musk Ox, called Qiviut, is woven (by hand I think) into amazingly warm stuff!Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03176548997819533683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-19585954446848514122008-07-30T12:31:00.000-08:002008-07-30T12:31:00.000-08:00As for an end of a loom, I was imagining perhaps a...As for an end of a loom, I was imagining perhaps a shuttle or some reciprocating part of a an old fashioned loom that consisted of a long shuttle or bar with an end on it (our dear piece being the end cap with a corresponding piece on the opposite end of the shuttle or tensioner) that was either tensioned or controlled by a cord passed through it.<BR/><BR/>I am not a weaver, so I may be all wet with my description. Also, there were a lot of different styles of looms. I wonder what was used for weaving moose hair...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-69938172921603474742008-07-29T19:22:00.000-08:002008-07-29T19:22:00.000-08:00VC and Luke – Great ideas! Thanks! VC – The wear i...VC and Luke – Great ideas! Thanks! <BR/><BR/>VC – The wear is on the surface inside the bracket that is the furthest away from the rosette. Since I was envisioning this mounted up on a wall, with a cord or such passing through the bracket and hanging down, this wear made sense to me as being the “bottom”. However, I really like your idea of the opposite setup – the rope or ribbon holding the piece up by the bracket – making the worn side “up”. Hmm. But then what about the mortice/tenon? Could it have been some sort of peg? You pull the rope/ribbon down and then keep it there my placing the protruding tenon (now MIA) into a mortice? I think I need to learn more about pulls…<BR/><BR/>Luke – The flower! Cool approach – hadn’t even crossed my mind. I was just assuming it was standard chip carving type decoration. Please let me know if you come up with anything. What do you mean by “an end for a loom” – I can’t picture that – again, time to learn more…Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03176548997819533683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-61110695232351638762008-07-29T16:51:00.000-08:002008-07-29T16:51:00.000-08:00That is an interesting piece.Perhaps it was an end...That is an interesting piece.<BR/><BR/>Perhaps it was an end for some sort of loom or other reciprocating machine?<BR/><BR/>I was racking my brain (actually searching Google) trying to figure out what flower that represents. I am guessing that it might be a flower that was common or somehow represented the maker or place it was made.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-33297635861933473482008-07-29T13:03:00.000-08:002008-07-29T13:03:00.000-08:00Inside the bracket, is the wear on the top or bott...Inside the bracket, is the wear on the top or bottom? That would give you a clue as to which end is up. If you turn it upside down, it looks like a decorative pull for a rope or ribbon. Interesting piece!Kari Hultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.com