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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Needlework - Tracing Wheel

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Overview

black wooden handle with metal stem and moving serrated wheel

Historical information

A tracing wheel is a classic tailoring tool used to transfer pattern markings (like darts, pleats, or notches) onto fabric or to copy pattern pieces onto paper. Featuring either a smooth or serrated edge, it operates by rolling the wheel firmly along lines, often paired with carbon paper or chalk

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2026.174

Item type

Accessories

Domestic Objects

Themes

Material

Metal

Wood

Weight

33 g

Inscriptions and markings

(no markings)

Contextual information

Ideal for creating perforated lines or transferring marks through carbon paper without damaging thick fabrics.

Keywords

sewing

Needlework Equipment

Primary significance criteria

Artistic or aesthetic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Sunday, 28 June, 2026

Completeness

83

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