Spinning Wheel, Flax, Double Flyer with Plying Attachment - 1959.1.141

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1959.1.141.pdf

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

Materials

Wood: oak, birch, maple spool rack

Date of Manufacture

late 18th century
early 19th century (plying attachment)

Geographic or Cultural Origin

American
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.

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.