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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; 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, painted yellow. A tapered, rectangular table rests on three splayed legs. The treadle is set into a pivoting bar between two legs. A flat, narrow footman connects the treadle to the drive wheel axle.…

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…

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

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

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

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…