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December 2nd 04, 10:52 PM
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R.H. wrote:
Someone told me that these might be tailor's tools, I was hoping that someone here might be able to tell me what they're for: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v8...65/apic300.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v8...65/apic301.jpg Thanks, Rob Not sure about the first one, but I think the second is for turning points... -- Kate XXXXXX Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons http://www.diceyhome.free-online.co.uk Click on Kate's Pages and explore! 
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December 2nd 04, 10:59 PM
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Anyone recognize these tools?
Someone told me that these might be tailor's tools, I was hoping that
someone here might be able to tell me what they're for: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v8...65/apic300.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v8...65/apic301.jpg Thanks, Rob
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December 3rd 04, 12:10 AM
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Not knowing the size of the 2nd one, but if it opens up to around 12', it
might be a tool to hold block ice that used to be used in iceboxes to keep food cool. Barbara in FL
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December 3rd 04, 06:35 AM
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R.H. wrote:
Someone told me that these might be tailor's tools, I was hoping that someone here might be able to tell me what they're for: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v8...65/apic300.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v8...65/apic301.jpg I reckon they're both point turners, for turning things like collars and getting a perfect point. David Page Coffin shows a modern version of the second in his book, Shirtmaking. -- Sally Holmes Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England
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December 4th 04, 05:50 PM
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Thanks for the info, and thanks to the others who replied as well.
"Sally Holmes" wrote in message k... R.H. wrote: Someone told me that these might be tailor's tools, I was hoping that someone here might be able to tell me what they're for: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v8...65/apic300.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v8...65/apic301.jpg I reckon they're both point turners, for turning things like collars and getting a perfect point. David Page Coffin shows a modern version of the second in his book, Shirtmaking. -- Sally Holmes Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England
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