SPINNING WHEEL

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a miniature wooden spinning wheel set against a textured background. The spinning wheel is intricately crafted, featuring detailed turned wood with alternating natural and purple-stained sections. The components of the spinning wheel, including the wheel itself and other parts, are disassembled and laid out separately. A small white tag is attached to one part, inscribed with "Miniature German Spinning Wheel 105/94" in black ink. The spinning wheel's design reflects a traditional style with a focus on detailed craftsmanship and ornamental aesthetics typical of historical textile equipment. Its miniature nature suggests it might be intended for display or as part of a collection, showcasing the artistry involved in creating functional replicas of traditional tools.

The image shows a miniature wooden spinning wheel set against a textured background. The spinning wheel is intricately crafted, featuring detailed turned wood with alternating natural and purple-stained sections. The components of the spinning wheel, including the wheel itself and other parts, are disassembled and laid out separately. A small white tag is attached to one part, inscribed with "Miniature German Spinning Wheel 105/94" in black ink. The spinning wheel's design reflects a traditional style with a focus on detailed craftsmanship and ornamental aesthetics typical of historical textile equipment. Its miniature nature suggests it might be intended for display or as part of a collection, showcasing the artistry involved in creating functional replicas of traditional tools.

Name/Title

SPINNING WHEEL

Entry/Object ID

105/94

Description

SPINNING WHEEL/GERMAN/MINIATURE

Collection

HISTORY

Made/Created

Place

Continent

Europe

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

German

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Wheel, Spinning

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Textile Manufacturing Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Textileworking T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Width

2 in

Length

9 in

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair