Description:
Umbrella or floor swift used for unwinding the yarn from a spun skein onto a bobbin or quill in preparation for weaving, or else into a ball for knitting. This example, made from ivory and bone, was designed to be mounted onto a table. The swift has an expandable frame held together with rivets made of copper cents, turned central post and screw clamp. The note from Mrs. Henry F. Wild that came with the object suggests a history of ownership within the Lane/Swan families, noting "Made by your Grandfather Lane Winders, The rivets were made of copper cents."; and the other note stated: "Aunt Sally Swan, grandmother Lane's sister, left the ivory winders to Ellen Mackintosh." Gearge Sheldon donated swifts to PVMA described as: "Swifts. Used by donor's mother"
Subjects:
Textile fabrics; Copper Link to share this object record:
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