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.
12 comments:
You two certainly have an "eye" for the unusual. I would have walked right past it without even guessing what it was.
What a cool & interesting find. Nice to add to your collection.
That's very cool. I didn't know about them. Thanks for sharing.
WOW! That’s interesting and a great find.
Never heard of such a thing. Very interesting though.
Never heard of such a thing, looks like you have made a great find with such a rare French item.
Interesting little find for your collection...
Hugz
"They" say you learn something new every day!! I would have walked straight past it too.
Wow, it makes so much sense. What a fabulous find!
Wonderful find for your collection Janice.
Interesting & unusual stuff can be found in the strangest of places...xox
you always find interesting things......
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