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Winder; bobbin, quill, or pirn. Rectangular table with larger curved section at front, rests on three legs. A rectangular box is nailed onto the end of the table. The shaft for the bobbins fits into blocks on the sides of the box. The wheel post fits…

Rectangular frame consisting of two curved sides and two round sides holds two parallel wheel posts joined by a crossbar at the top. A wooden box fits just above the frame between the posts. An extended drive wheel axle fits between posts with a…

Round wooden handle holds flat oblong shaped distaff with parallel notches on each side. Decorative lines cut or traced on it. Decoration: Chip carving on handle. Patterns incised around the edge and in the center of distaff.

Semi-circle of wood has 13 holes in it to hold spindles. A piece of bentwood is set into board and serves as handle. There are eight spindles present. They are wooden shafts of varying lengths tapered at both ends. Six have carved patterns, five…

Spinning wheel; horizontal, two bobbin/flyer units, wheel with two rims, treadle. A tapered rectangular table rests on three splayed legs. The three-part treadle has a pivoting bar between two legs. The footman connects the treadle to the drive wheel…

Spinning wheel; vertical with wheel above two bobbin/flyer units, treadle. A rectangular table, resting on four splayed legs, has a central post set into a slot. The treadle board is set into a pivoting bar between two legs. A footman connects the…

Spinning wheel; vertical with wheel above two bobbin/flyer units, treadle. A rectangular table, resting on four splayed legs, has a central post set into a slot. The treadle board is set into a pivoting bar between two legs. A cord connects the…

Spinning wheel; horizontal, bobbin/flyer, treadle, painted yellow. A tapered rectangular table rests on three splayed legs. The treadle board is set into pivoting rod between two legs. A flat, narrow footman connects the treadle to the drive wheel…

Spinning wheel; horizontal, bobbin/flyer, treadle, painted red. Slanted rectangular table rests on three splayed legs. The treadle fits into a pivoting bar between two legs. A large peg set into the back of the treadle has a pin which connects it to…

A rectangular table rests on four splayed legs. The treadle is set into a pivoting treadle bar, which fits between two legs. A flat, narrow footman connects the treadle to the drive wheel axle. A pair of wheel posts set into the table are reinforced…