Spindle

Object/Artifact

Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Spindle

Entry/Object ID

1992.34.1

Description

Wooden spindle wound with green wool thread or yarn. The bobbin has a turned, round knob at one end and terminates in a post on the other end.

Context

The wool was spun in the North Montpelier Woolen Mill.

Acquisition

Accession

1992.34

Source or Donor

Cate, Jean M.

Acquisition Method

Gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Bobbin

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Spindle

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Textile Manufacturing Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Textileworking T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Length

8-3/4 in

Diameter

1-1/2 in

Material

Wood, Wool

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

North Montpelier Woolen Mill

Related Places

Place

City

Montpelier

County

Washington County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America