Distaff of Wooden Spinning Wheel

PART OF:
Saxony wheel, late 18th century.
Made:
1801-1850 in Europe
maker:
Unknown
Distaff of Wooden Spinning Wheel

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Distaff for Small wooden spinning wheel c. 1785-1800.

This is the component which connects the bobbin to the main body of the wheel.

Details

Category:
Textiles Machinery
Object Number:
1903-82/4
type:
spinning (textile process)