On Wed, 22 Dec 2004 17:11:54 -0600, Barbara Bailey
wrote:

226 is a book weight. It's a leather strap with shot sewn into each
end, and is laid across the open pages of a big book to hold them
flat. It can also be used as a sap, if you're so inclined.

Librarian's cosh, for when they won't "Shush!".
Soft leather covering so it's pretty quiet when you use it.