We sell Primitives and Antiques direct from the farm.
Flax Comb
This is a Flax Comb Bench from the 1700s and 1800s. Estimated Retail Value $150 - $300. Our price is $195.
This is a Flax Comb from the 1700s and 1800s. Estimated Retail Value $48 - $65 depending on condition. Made of a board and evenly spaced nails. Used to comb or straighten out the flax fibers to make clothing – especially shirts. Ok – Ok what is FLAX? Flax is a fibrous plant, somewhat like sugarcane, which when busted up or broken and then combed out using the above tool can be spun into thread. Once the fibers were straightened they were very similar to the fibers in cotton. The cloth made from flax is called “Home Spun” and today is very valuable. George Washington probably wore a flax shirt in his time. Flax is course in texture– so you would not want to make underwear out of it. Has anyone out there ever used or worn flax made material? Give us a call at Holly Hill Farm Antiques 695-1146.
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We specialize in Pennsylvania and Virginia farm primitives and farm implements. We also offer Primitive tools and instruments, Primitive furniture, glassware and collectibles, and thousands of items on our online store. We have a large selection of vintage hunting and fishing items as well as a large selection of vintage sporting equipment. We have the largest selection on kitchen collectibles in the area with most of these in our online store as wel. We sell anything that came from the farm at our farm. Each week we travel to the "auctions" to find those hard to find items and old farm specialties. It's fun to decorate with Primitives and we are your source. We can help.
If we can help in any way - please contact me at order@hollyhill.biz or pick up the phone and call 804-695-1146.
