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Culture:American
Title:flax wheel
Date Made:1800-1900
Type:Tool - Textile Working
Materials:wood (oak); iron; metal components
Place Made:United States
Measurements:overall: 45 1/2 x 34 1/2 x 18 1/2 in.
Accession Number:  HD 69.1114
Museum Collection:  Historic Deerfield
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Description:
Flax wheels were used to spin flax fibers into yarn suitable for weaving. They are also known as low wheels, Dutch wheels, saxony wheels, Brunswick wheels, or bobbin-flyer wheels. Flax spinning and linen weaving were important household industries in early European settlements of the American northeast until well into the 19th century. This example has a wheel crank used for flax. Foot treadle partially attached; missing distaff. Missing footman. Wheel rim was constructed in four pieces. Flyer bobbin looks original. Bone (probably cowbone) to help minimize wear. This wheel spins very "true."

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