Twine used in sailmaking, ca. 1990
Contributed by an individual through Maine Historical Society
Item 14551
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Sewing sails requires strong thread called twine. Twine often is made of hemp or cotton, although nylon is sometimes used today.
Seaming twine is used for sewing the seams and roping twine for sewing the bolt ropes on the sail.
Twine was waxed before stitching in order to give the twine resistance to the elements, to protect it from chafe, and to keep it from rotting.
Other Information
- Title: Twine used in sailmaking, ca. 1990
- Creation Date: circa 1990
- Subject Date: circa 1990
- Town: Camden
- County: Knox
- State: ME
- Media: Cotton
- Collection: Private
- Object Type: Physical Object
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
http://www.mainehistory.org
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LC Subject Headings
Sails--Maintenance and repair
Sails
Masts and rigging
Ships--Maintenance and repair
Twine
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