Flax Spinning Wheel; "J, Faunce"

Description:

Flax spinning wheel. "J Faunce" and "1625" are stamped on wheel, but it is believed that the wheel dates from the 18th century. The significance of the number and identity of J, Faunce are unknown.

Date Made: 18th century, even though "1625" is stamped on the wheelbelieved to be 18th century, even though "1625" is stamped on the wheel

Maker: unknown

Location: Currently not on view

Subject: Hand Tools

Subject:

See more items in: Home and Community Life: Textiles, Textiles, Domestic Furnishings

Exhibition:

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Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Walter B. Loyd

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: TE.T15127.000Catalog Number: T15127.000Accession Number: 288743

Object Name: Spinning Wheel, Flax

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-c7ee-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_640673

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