Have you ever heard of a ‘Linen Prover” or “Linen Tester”? I hadn’t until Sunday, when we came across one in a little, out of the way second hand and antique shop in Deepwater.
As soon as I saw it, I guessed it was for counting the thread count on fabric. We were both intrigued, so we bought it.
A little Google search revealed very little about them, but I did find a very interesting article. It’s worth having a read.
It appears that our version is the rare French one. It is rather surprising how well the little magnifier glass shows up the threads of fabric. The various openings show 1/4 inch for different countries, when sizes were apparently not standardised. There is also a 10mm, 5mm, 4mm and 2mm opening.
We are quite pleased to add this to the collection of interesting sewing and textile bits and pieces we have.
You two certainly have an "eye" for the unusual. I would have walked right past it without even guessing what it was.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool & interesting find. Nice to add to your collection.
ReplyDeleteThat's very cool. I didn't know about them. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWOW! That’s interesting and a great find.
ReplyDeleteNever heard of such a thing. Very interesting though.
ReplyDeleteNever heard of such a thing, looks like you have made a great find with such a rare French item.
ReplyDeleteInteresting little find for your collection...
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"They" say you learn something new every day!! I would have walked straight past it too.
ReplyDeleteWow, it makes so much sense. What a fabulous find!
ReplyDeleteWonderful find for your collection Janice.
ReplyDeleteInteresting & unusual stuff can be found in the strangest of places...xox
ReplyDeleteyou always find interesting things......
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