1991.178.141 - Distaff

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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.

Citation

“1991.178.141 - Distaff,” Marshfield School of Weaving - Textile Equipment Collection, accessed May 10, 2024, https://marshfieldschoolofweaving.omeka.net/items/show/137.