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Frames on which to tie string heddles. The flat sticks are the bars which, with the heddles, form a harness. The frame is adjustable to allow for harness bars of different lengths. After all the heddles are tied, the round stick is pulled out of the…

A 1 1/8" piece of hardwood (birch or maple) is 19 1/8" x 6 3/8" with 1/2" hole near each corner and with about 108 tapered square spikes 6" long set in the middle.

A racket-shaped piece of maple with two holes bored through the handle. The head holds about 42 square tapered metal spikes 6" long. A pine box 6 3/4" on each side (outside measure) fits over the spikes and is tied to the head by two stout cords. Box…

An unusual design. The main barrel has 2 wood pieces on the ends that loosen when handle on end (right in photo) is turned. When handle is loosened, all parts come apart - uprights, ends, spindle, etc. Base post looks new.

Turned wheel post, spokes, front post, tension handle, legs. Has a wheel boy attached with string. Horn collar on the head post.

Oak bench, 3 octagonal legs, oak, split and wedged on top of bench

Possibly used prior to the Civil War by enslaved people on a southern plantation to spin cordage. Note the crude flyer wedged in place by horseshoe nails. The machine works on the "bobbin lead" principle, the flyer and spindle having no direct…

Distaff replaced by bobbin rack with additional bobbin racks mounted on the top of the wheel

Distinctive features: new "ankle" on front leg, much worn treadle