1983.31.8 - Swift, Squirrel Cage
Title
1983.31.8 - Swift, Squirrel Cage
Subject
Yarn winding equipment
Identifier
1983.31.8
Description
Wood frame with two open spools, top spool adjustable, may be raised and lowered by loosening thumb screw on frame, rack rests on triangular 3-legged wood base.
Dimensions
53" max height
Base: 15" x 12" x 15" x 2 1/4"
Base: 15" x 12" x 15" x 2 1/4"
Materials
wood
Date of Manufacture
Late 19th to early 20th century
Provenance
Donated by Mrs. Lynn Gratiot
Condition
Good - main pillar not secure, one spoke on top cage broken
Collection
Citation
“1983.31.8 - Swift, Squirrel Cage,” Marshfield School of Weaving - Textile Equipment Collection, accessed April 29, 2024, https://marshfieldschoolofweaving.omeka.net/items/show/117.