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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 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…

Spinning wheel; horizontal, bobbin/flyer, treadle. Slanted rectangular table rests on three splayed legs. The treadle fits into a pivoting bar between two legs. A flat, narrow footman connects the treadle to the drive wheel axle. Two slanted wheel…

Spinning wheel; vertical with bobbin/flyer above wheel, treadle. The round table rests on four splayed legs, with four caps on table surface. The treadle is set into a pivoting bar between two legs. A stiff, wire footman connects the treadle to the…

Spinning wheel; horizontal, bobbin/flyer, treadle
Slanted rectangular table rests on three splayed legs, with a stretcher between two legs. The treadle fits into a pivoting bar between two legs. A stiff wire footman connects the treadle to the…

"So-called typical New England flax wheel, older looking than most"

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