Great spinning wheel

Great spinning wheel, c.1750 Great spinning wheel, c.1750

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Great spinning wheel, c.1750
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Great spinning wheel, c.1750
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Great spinning wheel, c.1750. Otherwise known as Jersey spinning wheel. Early type of spinning wheel with plain spindle used extensively in Lancashire area for spinning cotton.

Details

Category:
Textile Industry
Object Number:
Y1969.12
Materials:
wood (unidentified)
Measurements:
Overall: 1143 mm x 226 mm x 1220 mm,
type:
spinning wheel
credit:
Gift of Manchester Museum