palm; sailmaker's

Description
Pale leather sailmaker's palm with honeycomb metal insert knot still together. 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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Object detail

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Signature & date
Pencil mark on back " S/U"
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:L 12cm (L 4 3/4")
Dimensions:W 4cm (W 1 9/16")
Dimensions:H 3.2cm (H 1 1/4")
Accession number
1990-070-069

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