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Waist hook
A copper waist hook and a copper hook for a ball of wool both linked together. The link has a brass centre inlaid with copper in diamond shape. The waist hook has an inlaid brass heart. The copper obtained from 'dwy hen geiniog fawr'. Used as a love token in the Bala district.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F69.294
Historical Associations
Association Type:
Place: Bala
Acquisition
Donation
Material
Copper
Brass
Location
National Wool Museum : Mill North - First Floor (1.2) Knitting Case
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Classification
HAND-KNITTINGComments are currently unavailable. We apologise for the inconvenience.