Flax Spinning Wheel

Made:
1745-1755 in unknown
maker:
Unknown
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Flax Spinning Wheel
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Flax Spinning Wheel
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Flax Spinning Wheel
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Flax Spinning Wheel
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Flax Spinning Wheel
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Flax Spinning Wheel
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

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

Flax spinning wheel; treadle-operated flax wheel with bobbin and flyer and also distaff. Very fine example with spokes of flywheel carefully turned and ivory inlaid to various parts.

Details

Category:
Textile Industry
Object Number:
Y1969.13
Materials:
flax, wood (unidentified), brass (copper, zinc alloy) and ivory
Measurements:
overall: 810 cm x 450 cm x 395 cm, 406 cm,
type:
spinning wheel
credit:
Gift of The Manchester Museum