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Umbrella Swift

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1800-1850

GUSN

GUSN-221299

Description

Maple swift with clamp-type base; elm screw stop; wire used at tops and bottoms of arms.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

New England

Dimensions

28 x 30 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. William Rutan

Accession Number

1927.716

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