Historic Tools of North Castle

Ruffler

This tool at Smith’s Tavern is a ruffler, which is a type of hackle, on a smaller scale.  See T233.

Our research has been unable to discover any more about this tool.  If anyone does know more, please email the Historical Society with this much-needed information.

Reference: https://www.hhhistory.com/2017/08/making-linen.html

Catalog Items:

Item T131

Location:Floor, Panel 3
Length: 14 cm
Width: 8 cm
Height: 4 cm
Weight: 188 g