Name/Title
Flax Spinning WheelDescription
Wooden flax spinning wheel with turned wood elements. Mortise and tenon joints. Retains its original triangular shaped pedal. Wheel has 14 spokes. The three legs are turned as are several other wooden parts. The wheel is supported by a wrought iron axle which holds it in place and allows it to rotate. It also supports the wooden arm that responds to the foot pedal.Made/Created
Date made
1790 - 1810Time Period
late 18th-early 19th centuriesPlace
Region
NortheastContinent
North AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Dimensions
Dimension Description
OverallHeight
86.6 cmLength
80 cmDiameter
50 cmDimension Notes
Height measures to the top of the wheel. Height with end Post: 89.1 cm. diameter measures that of wheel.Material
Wood, wrought ironCondition
Overall Condition
Very Good
