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

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

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

A Scottish wheel from Galashiels, used both as a pirn-winder and wool wheel. The turning handle, sit-down height and wide wheel rim are closer to the medieval than to the American wool wheels.

New York state style tension system (barrel tension). W.W. Hopkins spinning head, complete with label.

Spinning wheel; horizontal, spindle. Rectangular table rests on three splayed legs. Slanted wheel post fits through table. Drive wheel has ten spokes, with a handle on one, and a flat rim constructed in 2 sections. The wooden drive wheel axle fits…

Spinning wheel; horizontal, spindle. Rectangular table rests on three splayed legs. Slanted wheel post fits through table. Drive wheel has ten spokes, and a flat rim, constructed in one piece. The drive wheel axle fits into the wheel post. Two…