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

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.

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…

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

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"

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 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.…