palm; sailmaker's

Description
Pale leather sailmaker's palm with honeycomb metal insert set in horn. Buckle for closing. This was worn over the palm and protected the hand when needles were being driven through the heavy canvas during sail making.
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Department
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:L 13cm (L 5 1/8")
Dimensions:W 4.6cm (W 1 13/16")
Dimensions:H 3.5cm (H 1 3/8")
Accession number
1995-047-054

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