Spinning Wheels

Description

Media Type: Image
Item Type: Images, Electronic
Description: Two large Saxony-style spinning wheels (around 38-40” width). No identification markers on the wheels to indicate where, when or who manufactured them. These wheels were spun by hand; there are no pedals to keep the wheel turning at a constant rate.
Notes: Spinning wheels made it easier to stretch and twist raw fibres into thread or yarn, which would then be used on a loom to create clothing items. The wheel provided much more control in place of hand spinning. These particular spinning wheels were mainly used to spin sheep wool into yarn.
Date of Original: Late 18th - Early 19th Century
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