Flyer Spinning Wheel
- Made:
- 1780-1850 in unknown place
Flyer spinning wheel; used in the shetlands for spinning wool. Has a foot pedal and crank operated fly wheel in Norwegian pattern. Some parts have been repaired and renewed.
Details
- Category:
- Textile Industry
- Object Number:
- Y1972.44
- Materials:
- wood (unidentified), metal (unknown) and cotton (fibre)
- Measurements:
-
overall: 864 mm x 380 mm x 380 mm,
- type:
- spinning wheel
- credit:
- Purchased From Mr. John A. Spence