Name/Title
Collection of Wooden Industrial Spools and BobbinsEntry/Object ID
2025.43.1Scope and Content
A collection of wooden industrial spools and bobbins, some with plastic or metal ends. Generally speaking, a spool is composed of a rod with a cap at both ends. The rest shown, with conical ends, are bobbins. Bobbins would be wound with thread and used in the weaving process on large frame looms.Collection
General CollectionLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
BobbinNomenclature Primary Object Term
SpoolNomenclature Sub-Class
Textile Manufacturing EquipmentNomenclature Class
Textileworking T&ENomenclature Class
ContainersNomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for MaterialsNomenclature Category
Category 07: Distribution & Transportation ObjectsLocation
Location
Stack Next to Shelf
Archives U1-C-1+Room
Archives* Untyped Location
Main Museum BuildingCategory
PermanentDate
June 15, 2025Provenance
Provenance Detail
Found ObjectCreated By
Kearney, QuinlanCreate Date
June 15, 2025Updated By
Kearney, QuinlanUpdate Date
June 24, 2025