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Swift

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Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1700-1800

GUSN

GUSN-221203

Description

Base, water sawn; reel all riven parts.

Details

Descriptive Terms

swifts
oak (wood)
maple (wood)
Textile machinery
Swift

Associated Building

Used At John Hiram Perkins Homestead,

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

30 x 28 x 28 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. John Hiram Powers

Accession Number

1918.513

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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