Spinning Wheel, Winder, Quilling Wheel - 1963.23.2

1963_23_2.pdf

Title

Spinning Wheel, Winder, Quilling Wheel - 1963.23.2

Subject

Spinning Equipment

Identifier

1963.23.2

Description

A Scottish wheel from Galashiels, used both as a pirn-winder and wool wheel. The turning handle, sit-down height and wide wheel rim are closer to the medieval than to the American wool wheels.

Dimensions

L: 42"
H: 43"
W: 13"
Wheel: 30" diameter, 8 spokes

Materials

Wood: oak, probably beech, and pine

Date of Manufacture

18th century

Geographic or Cultural Origin

Scotland

Provenance

Purchased of Arrol Young in Galashiels, Scotland in 1962 and received in 1963.

Condition

Excellent. Rim broken in shipping and repaired by H.R.

Citation

“Spinning Wheel, Winder, Quilling Wheel - 1963.23.2,” Marshfield School of Weaving - Textile Equipment Collection, accessed April 29, 2024, https://marshfieldschoolofweaving.omeka.net/items/show/43.