Spinning Wheel, Flax, Double Flyer with Plying Attachment - 1959.1.141
Title
Spinning Wheel, Flax, Double Flyer with Plying Attachment - 1959.1.141
Subject
Spinning equipment
Identifier
1959.1.141
Description
Distaff replaced by bobbin rack with additional bobbin racks mounted on the top of the wheel
Dimensions
L: 20"
W: 17 1/2"
H: 36 1/2"
Wheel: 16 3/4" diameter, 12 spokes
W: 17 1/2"
H: 36 1/2"
Wheel: 16 3/4" diameter, 12 spokes
Materials
Wood: oak, birch, maple spool rack
Date of Manufacture
late 18th century
early 19th century (plying attachment)
early 19th century (plying attachment)
Geographic or Cultural Origin
American
Wilton, New Hampshire (according to SDS)
Wilton, New Hampshire (according to SDS)
Maker
D.P.
Provenance
Samuel Dale Stevens Collection
Condition
Excellent
Notes
Plying attachment may have been made later: turnings and wood are different and finish is a scaly varnish or shellac, not like the rest of the spinning wheel.
Collection
Citation
“Spinning Wheel, Flax, Double Flyer with Plying Attachment - 1959.1.141,” Marshfield School of Weaving - Textile Equipment Collection, accessed April 26, 2024, https://marshfieldschoolofweaving.omeka.net/items/show/31.