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Bobbin Reel

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Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

1700-1800

GUSN

GUSN-2848

Description

Cone-like end with flattened tip and chip carved band around widest point; tappers to thin shaft with ringed center and finial; natural finish.

Details

Descriptive Terms

spools
carving (processes)
oak (wood)
Oak
Carved
Bobbin

Associated Building

Original to Cogswell's Grant (Essex, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Europe

Dimensions

4 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Bertram K. and Nina Fletcher Little

Accession Number

1991.1309

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