Bobbin made by Wilson Brothers

Bobbin made by Wilson Brothers Bobbin made by Wilson Brothers Bobbin made by Wilson Brothers

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© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Bobbin made by Wilson Brothers
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Bobbin made by Wilson Brothers

This wooden bobbin was used to hold a package of yarn. It is now empty.

The bobbin would have had a length of thread wound onto it. Once empty of thread it could be rewound with thread and reused.

Details

Category:
Textile Industry
Object Number:
Y2006.35.24
Materials:
wood (unidentified)
Measurements:
overall: 150 mm x 100 mm x 100 mm,
type:
bobbin