Not very likely for the old fashioned victorian carpet beater was somewhat inept for delivering punishment and the instant standby of a freshly cut birch rod was always to hand as a far more effective corrective mechanism.
Victorian carpet beater facts.
These beaters are made of cane though some were made of wire wood or spring steel.
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The intricately woven head of the beater creates a strong flat surface that will release dust without damaging the carpet.
One beater and a thick piece of cane in the centre of its handle to strengthen it the other has a core of iron wire.
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