What painter's tool is used to hold up the support?

I think it might be an easel, not sure. Hope this helps. :)

It reveals that mercutio is gay and he is in love with romeo

Ithink the men do it because the women work very hard, especially during childbirth. as for whether textiles are a "female-only" art, certainly not! there is no such thing as a job the other gender can't do (pardon my bluntness).