Reel

Object/Artifact

Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Reel

Entry/Object ID

1991

Description

Material: wood. Size: 6" W. x 21" L. Description: rough pine - consists of a reel, a handle and two gears - also called a "click" reel or a "clock" reel.

Context

Made by Alexander Johnson and used by Mrs. Johnson for weaving rugs. 100 turns of handle will result in a "click" denoting 50 yards have been wound on the reel, also used to stretch the yard after spinning.

Cataloged By

pauline

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Reel

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Mechanical Devices

Nomenclature Class

Mechanical T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Exhibitions

Notes

Aug 1996 Vista

Create Date

October 24, 1989

Update Date

November 21, 2024