Winder, Bobbin

Name/Title

Winder, Bobbin

Entry/Object ID

2017.3.019

Description

Winder; bobbin, quill, or prin. Rectangular table rests on three splayed legs. a rectangular box is attached to the table end. At the other end two short posts support a three-sided rectangular frame which attaches to the box. The solid drive wheel, with two grooves, fits within the frame on the right. The drive wheel axis rests in holes in the frame with a handle attached on the outside. The accelerating wheel, with two grooves, has an extended hub and fits between the sides of the frame to the left of the wheel drive.

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

Artist

Ney, William

Date made

circa 1850

Place

Location

Unknown

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

1991.178.156

Dimensions

Height

33-5/16 in

Depth

24-1/2 in

Length

31 in

Material

Wood