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1750-1850
GUSN-49815
This flax wheel is composed of oak and maple, with turned legs, spokes and finials, with a riven oak bench and wheel rim. The end of the bench is stamped with a maker's mark (see Inscriptions). The wheel is not complete; it is missing a treadle and is dis-assembled.
spinning wheels
wood (plant material)
oak (wood)
maple (wood)
Wheel, Spinning
"Samuel" (stamped twice)
"Adams" (Glaze mark)
"Mc" (stamped)
Adams, Samuel (Maker)
19 1/2 x 22 x 24 (HxWxD) (inches)
Museum Accession
1980.223B
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