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cards Carders, commonly called"cards" in Newfoundland, were a pair of identical brush-like tools which were held in each hand. These cards combed the wool and twisted the fibres of the wool together. Each card consisted of a small rectangular board with a handle attached to one of the two...

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Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Published: 1976
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Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/17572
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Summary:cards Carders, commonly called"cards" in Newfoundland, were a pair of identical brush-like tools which were held in each hand. These cards combed the wool and twisted the fibres of the wool together. Each card consisted of a small rectangular board with a handle attached to one of the two flat surfaces. Several women reported that cards came in different sizes, though the standard size was approximately six inches by nine inches. G. M. Story JAN 1976 JH JAN 1976 Not used Not used Withdrawn Checked by Jordyn Hughes on Tue 12 Jul 2016