Mop

Rag mop of fabric remnants, Hancock, MA

Object ID:
1959.11257.1
Community:
Massachusetts, Hancock
Description

Rag mop with cylindrical wood handle, 53" high x 3/4" diameter, orange in color. Mop head, about 18", comprised of looped, hand-woven chair tape of varying colors and designs, including purple and dark blue striped. Metal band on base of handle, 1 1/2" high.

Notes

Fabric pieces used include chair or rug tape, and blue and red shot cloth.

Massachusetts Hancock

Massachusetts Hancock

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Shaker Museum Mop. https://shakermuseum.us/object/?id=5129. Accessed on July 27, 2025

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