Contact Cynthia Amneus, 2888 Romana Place, Cincinnati, OH  45209,
513-351-7462 (sorry, I don't have an email address for her).  She does
repro bonnets and hats for the Cin'ti Art Museum and independently.  She
also does various other services for costume material, and is especially
well versed in millinery.

Good luck!

Pat Roath
Elizabeth Sage Historic Costume Collection
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN  47405
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On Tue, 8 Jul 1997, Sara & Glenn Saganace wrote:

> Hi,
> I am looking for some information regarding 18th or 19th century
> millnery or wig making tools.
> We have a peice in the collection of our museum that is defying all our
> attempts at constructing a function for the piece.  The object looks
> like a paddle made of steel with spikes inserted into it (like a card
> for carding wool for textiles), the spikes are tool long and heavy for
> carding flax or wool. The paddle apparatus fits into a wooden box. Micro
> fibre analysis revealed traces of cotton fibers, colored cotton fibres,
> hair and feather...
> We are perplexed to say the least.  So I guess I am asking for someone
> to let me know if they have seen anything similar or have any
> suggestions.
> Thanks in advance.
> Sara Saganace
> Volunteer
> Western Development Museum
> Curation Centre
> Saskatoon, SK
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