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Culture:American
Title:swift
Date Made:1750-1800
Type:Tool - Textile Working
Materials:wood (pine/oak?)
Place Made:United States
Measurements:overall: 33 1/2 in x 18 3/4 in x 16 in; 85.1 cm x 47.6 cm x 40.6 cm
Accession Number:  HD 0085
Museum Collection:  Historic Deerfield
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Description:
Basket floor swift (also known as an umbrella swift) used for unwinding the yarn from a spun skein onto a bobbin or quill in preparation for weaving. This example is not adjustable, suggesting an earlier date.

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