Model of James Hargreaves 1770 Spinning Jenny
Model of James Hargreaves 1770 Spinning Jenny
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- Description
- Wooden model 16 inches high 11 inches wide, 20 inches long--it ha 12 spindles operated by hand crank. This is a model of the spinning jenny invented by James Hargreaves, June 22, 1770. This model was accessioned in 1906.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- Spinning Wheel
- spinning jenny, model
- Measurements
- overall: 16 in x 11 in x 20 in; 40.64 cm x 27.94 cm x 50.8 cm
- ID Number
- TE.T08785.000
- catalog number
- T08785.000
- accession number
- 46812
- Credit Line
- transferred from Interior Department
- See more items in
- Cultural and Community Life: Textiles
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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