Sailmaker's Rubber
Manufacturer
Richard Irvin & Sons Ltd
Source
Richard Irvin & Sons Ltd
Object NameRubber
Mediumwood and metal
ClassificationsMaritime History
DimensionsOverall: Length: 12.5 cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1978 by Richard Irvin & Sons.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS001884
Keywords
This is used in salemaking. Much of the work of making and repairing sails was once done by hand. The sails required to be hemmed and this was achieved by rubbing the crease strongly with a device like this in order to make a hard edge that could then be stitched.
Richard Irvin & Sons Ltd
Richard Irvin & Sons Ltd
Richard Irvin & Sons Ltd
Richard Irvin & Sons Ltd
Richard Irvin & Sons Ltd
