Wheel, (Flax) Spinning

From Mattatuck Museum

circa 1800 – 1850 (Date manufactured/created)

wood, wood

Textile Arts, Textile Arts

42 in.42 in. H X 25 1/2 in.25 1/2 in. W X 35 1/2 in.35 1/2 in. D X L , Weight , Diameter , Circumference Measurement Notes: Dimensions Extent: overall with distaff
Framed?: NoDimensions Extent: overall with distaff
Framed?: No

saxony type flax spinning wheel. turned legs. operational spindle and twig distaff.
saxony type flax spinning wheel. turned legs. operational spindle and twig distaff.

Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Edward R. Jones, 1992
Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Edward R. Jones, 1992

Accession/ID Number 92.6.1