Child favored the French-style pin, which is a solid hardwood dowel with no handles.
From the dailyherald.com
With a rolling pin and a dowel about 3 feet across, Sarah and Trish each began rolling a piece of the dough into larger and larger circles on the floured board, while Capurro coached.
From the chron.com
Quiche Lorraine Julia Child favored the French-style rolling pin, which is a solid hardwood dowel with no handles.