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Distaff

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Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1750-1850

GUSN

GUSN-37887

Description

Turned.

Details

Descriptive Terms

distaffs
wood (plant material)
maple (wood)
hickory (wood)
Distaff

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

New England

Dimensions

17 1/2 x 5 x 5 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Morse Jones and Miss Eleanor Jones

Accession Number

1935.621

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