Spinning wheel

Name/Title

Spinning wheel

Entry/Object ID

2017.3.001

Description

Spinning wheel; horizontal, spindle. Rectangular table rests on three legs. Slanted wheel post fits through table. Drive wheel has ten spokes, and a flat rim constructed in two sections. The drive wheel axle fits through the wheel post, secured by a pin in front. The slanted spindle post which fits into the table has two short posts, secured by pins under the table, on each side of it. A threaded screw runs through the short posts and the spindle post. Wooden nuts on each side of the spindle post can be tightened to adjust its position. An accelerating head fits into the top of the spindle post. Turnings on spindle post and spokes.

Collection

Textile T&E Collection (ATHM)

Acquisition

Accession

2017.3

Credit Line

Transferred from the ATHM in Lowell, MA upon its closing in 2017

Made/Created

Date made

1800 - 1840

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

bottom strip

Transcription

"Made by Wm Ney Myerstown Lebanon. Co. PA"

Material/Technique

Woven

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

1991.178.18

Dimensions

Height

58-1/2 in

Width

6 in

Depth

22 in

Length

68 in

Dimension Notes

Base measures 45x21.

Material

Wood