Spinning wheel head, Hancock, MA

Object ID:

1958.10714.1

Community:

Massachusetts, Hancock

Description

Turned oak head with flattened front and back to which is attached a steel spindle with a pressed on multiple pulley of maple. Spindle is held in place by twisted and braided rush cords whipped on back side and nailed in place.

Massachusetts Hancock

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