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Niddy Noddy

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1750-1850

GUSN

GUSN-35102

Description

Yellow birch, niddy noddy winder; chip carved decoration; old repair with forged nails.

Details

Descriptive Terms

winders
wood (plant material)
yellow birch (wood)
carving (processes)
Textile machinery
Niddy Noddy

Inscription

"HL ML" (Carved)

Additional Identification Number

L65-52

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

18 x 14 x 14 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1932.1084

Places

Probably New England (United States) [general region]
Possibly New York state (United States)
Possibly Pennsylvania (United States)

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