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Spinning Wheel

Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

1750-1850

GUSN

GUSN-286782

Description

This spinning wheel is composed of oak and maple, with a riven bench and turned maple legs, spokes and finials. The bench bears a maker's stamp (see Inscriptions).

Details

Descriptive Terms

spinning wheels
oak (wood)
maple (wood)
Wheel, Spinning

Inscription

"S. Holmes" (stamped)

Additional Identification Number

A 2165

Maker

Holmes, S.

Location of Origin

New England; Pennsylvania

Dimensions

33 x 34 x 23 (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1927.2464

Places

Possibly Pennsylvania (United States)
Possibly
Possibly

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