1991.178.140.1-9 - Spindle, Hand [8 in rack]
Title
1991.178.140.1-9 - Spindle, Hand [8 in rack]
Subject
Spinning equipment
Identifier
1991.178.140.1-9
Description
Semi-circle of wood has 13 holes in it to hold spindles. A piece of bentwood is set into board and serves as handle. There are eight spindles present. They are wooden shafts of varying lengths tapered at both ends. Six have carved patterns, five match. Two are plain wooden shafts tapered to a point at top and tapered to a bulb-shaped turning below to form whorl.
Date of Manufacture
18th century
Geographic or Cultural Origin
Europe
Collection
Citation
“1991.178.140.1-9 - Spindle, Hand [8 in rack],” Marshfield School of Weaving - Textile Equipment Collection, accessed May 2, 2024, https://marshfieldschoolofweaving.omeka.net/items/show/136.