Spinning Wheel Head

Spinning Wheel Head: The image depicts a wooden spinning head, an artifact attributed to New Hampshire craftsmanship. This historical piece, identifiable by its turned wooden components and spindle, is presented on display with a labeled note underneath that reads: "2000.71.3. Spinning head. Made in New Hampshire. Gift of the American Textile History Museum, Lowell, MA." The note confirms its provenance and donation, suggesting its significance in the context of textile history. The spinning head, with its aged patina, evokes a sense of the past and reflects the craftsmanship and industrial heritage of its origin, making it an important exhibit at the museum.
Spinning Wheel Head

The image depicts a wooden spinning head, an artifact attributed to New Hampshire craftsmanship. This historical piece, identifiable by its turned wooden components and spindle, is presented on display with a labeled note underneath that reads: "2000.71.3. Spinning head. Made in New Hampshire. Gift of the American Textile History Museum, Lowell, MA." The note confirms its provenance and donation, suggesting its significance in the context of textile history. The spinning head, with its aged patina, evokes a sense of the past and reflects the craftsmanship and industrial heritage of its origin, making it an important exhibit at the museum.

Name/Title

Spinning Wheel Head

Entry/Object ID

2017.01.09

Description

New Hampshire spinning wheel head.

Collection

American Textile History Museum Collection

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Time Period

19th Century

Place

State/Province

New Hampshire

* Untyped Place

New England

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Textile Manufacturing Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Textileworking T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

ATHM

Other Number

2000.71.3

Material

Wood, Ferrous metal

Location

Location

Exhibit Room

Thread Mill Square

* Untyped Location

Main Museum Building

Category

Exhibit

Date

April 4, 2025

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Date Examined

Apr 4, 2025

Examined By

Eves, J.

Provenance

Provenance Detail

In 2000, this object was donated or sold to the American Textile History Museum by Brenda Joziatis

Created By

historian@millmuseum.org

Create Date

April 4, 2025

Updated By

historian@millmuseum.org

Update Date

April 4, 2025