1991.178.32 - Spinning Wheel, Horizontal, Bobbin and Flyer
Title
1991.178.32 - Spinning Wheel, Horizontal, Bobbin and Flyer
Subject
Spinning equipment
Identifier
1991.178.32
Description
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 drive wheel axle. Two slanted wheel posts fit through the table. The rear post is secured by a pin. Each post is reinforced by a brace attached to the table. The drive wheel axle passes through the wheel posts, forms an S, and has a handle. The drive wheel has eight spokes; the rim, with one groove, is constructed in three sections. The flat mother-of-all, rests on the table. The maidens are vertical, with a horizontal rod between them. The rear maiden passes through both the mother-of-all and the table. The bobbin/ flyer is complete and can be used with a doubled drive-band. There is a knob at the end of the spindle shaft which can act as a bobbin brake (Scotch tension). The tensioning screw passes through the table end. The stick distaff fits into front of table between mother-of-all and drive wheel. Turnings on legs and spokes and maidens.
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 drive wheel axle. Two slanted wheel posts fit through the table. The rear post is secured by a pin. Each post is reinforced by a brace attached to the table. The drive wheel axle passes through the wheel posts, forms an S, and has a handle. The drive wheel has eight spokes; the rim, with one groove, is constructed in three sections. The flat mother-of-all, rests on the table. The maidens are vertical, with a horizontal rod between them. The rear maiden passes through both the mother-of-all and the table. The bobbin/ flyer is complete and can be used with a doubled drive-band. There is a knob at the end of the spindle shaft which can act as a bobbin brake (Scotch tension). The tensioning screw passes through the table end. The stick distaff fits into front of table between mother-of-all and drive wheel. Turnings on legs and spokes and maidens.
Dimensions
horizontal 35 in. x vertical 40 in. x depth 19 in.
Materials
wood, metal
Date of Manufacture
Early 18th century
Geographic or Cultural Origin
United Kingdom: England
Condition
Good, some woodworm damage. Legs splay too wide for the treadle, which is held in place by a rope that applies tension to the legs. Flyer bearing is too loose, and the leather is cracking with age.
Notes
The handle on one of the wheel spokes suggests that this spinning wheel may have been hand-turned before a treadle was attached. #32 in Cummer's book
Joan Whittaker Cummer, A Book of Spinning Wheels (Portsmouth, NH: Peter E. Randall Publisher, 1994), p. 76-77. Photo and brief essay on spinning wheel.
Joan Whittaker Cummer, A Book of Spinning Wheels (Portsmouth, NH: Peter E. Randall Publisher, 1994), p. 76-77. Photo and brief essay on spinning wheel.
Collection
Citation
“1991.178.32 - Spinning Wheel, Horizontal, Bobbin and Flyer,” Marshfield School of Weaving - Textile Equipment Collection, accessed April 18, 2024, https://marshfieldschoolofweaving.omeka.net/items/show/126.