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Mender’s Glasses

Weaving the Web

Used by menders and burlers to fix errors in the woven cloth during the manufacturing process. They helped to magnify the fine cloth to make the defects easier to see.

Dimensions:

Length: 120mm
Width: 60mm
Height: 50mm
Materials: Plastic, Textile. (Case: Leather)

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