Collection Highlights
Life studies of the Great Army
Date:
1876
Object Number:
PR.002.Album383
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Flax spinning wheel
Object Number:
1948.379
Date:
1750-1850
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 38 x 35 x 23 in. ( 96.5 x 88.9 x 58.4 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on side of base: "S. BABCOCK"
Description:
Flax wheel with driving wheel, adjustable spindle stand with turned parts (spindle missing), and turned distaff post mounted on a slanted base supported on three turned legs; with treadle.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Weber Hill Arkenburgh
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
