Rubbing bone

Rubbing bone

ID: QZP40_2471_P012 DESCRIPTION: This piece of whale bone was 6½inches long and 3½inches wide. It was rubbed smooth along all the edges. It was probably a weaver's rubbing bone which was used to smooth the web after it had been woven. This illustration is from 'Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, vol.10' PLACENAME: N/A SOURCE: Highland Libraries COLLECTION: Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland (illustrations) Asset ID: 31557 KEYWORDS: