1991.178.141 - Distaff
Title
1991.178.141 - Distaff
Subject
Spinning equipment
Identifier
1991.178.141
Description
Round wooden handle holds flat oblong shaped distaff with parallel notches on each side. Decorative lines cut or traced on it. Decoration: Chip carving on handle. Patterns incised around the edge and in the center of distaff.
Date of Manufacture
18th century
Geographic or Cultural Origin
Europe
Notes
From group marked as Accessory 3 in Cummer's book.
Collection
Citation
“1991.178.141 - Distaff,” Marshfield School of Weaving - Textile Equipment Collection, accessed May 10, 2024, https://marshfieldschoolofweaving.omeka.net/items/show/137.