Spinning wheel Italian, late 17th century.

Made:: 1651-1700 in Italy

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Category:: Textiles Machinery

Object Number:: 1976-404

Materials:: mahogany, lead, hardwood and fruitwood

Measurements:: Without distaff: 1100 x 470 x 360 mm

type:: boudoir spinning wheel

credit:: Victoria and Albert Museum

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Spinning wheel Italian, late 17th century.

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