19th century Straw splitter Sold
An 19th century fruitwood straw splitter, with five different size cutting holes.
English c1840
4” high x 2½” wide / 10cm high x 6cm wide
£sold
Straw splitters were used by women workers in the cottage industry of straw plaiting. The plaited straws supplied the hat industry. The invention of the straw splitter meant that local women could earn more as it enabled them to produce more delicate plaits.