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Posted 10 years ago
ho2cultcha
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it looks like a rug-beater of sorts, but doesn't seem strong enough for that. i've seen them many times, but don't know what they are. this one is definitely pretty old.
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We use these to kill the mosquitoes up here, they're the size of sparrows...lol
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carpet_beater
I like the word " mattenklopper"... from the above link
LOL!!! Good one walksoftly...I was actually going to leave a similar comment, such as "fly swatter", but you have to be good at it"!!! lol.
(sorry ho2cultcha, it's just one of those days)!
Wicker slapper? more like sneeze maker for me!
As Valentino pointed out, it is a Rug Beater, used to beat the dust and dirt out of rugs as they hung on the clothes line. Cheers, Kirk
Opps, sorry Walksoftly, I missed your reference. Getting old. :-)
I love the braided/woven design of these, I've seen metal ones, but these just are so much more appealing.
thanks Artistinside and walksoftly! i like the braided wicker too. it sure doesn't feel sturdy enough to do much slapping/wacking/klopping!