Flax Spinning Wheel

Datec. 1820

DimensionsOverall: 93.4 x 53.3 x 88.9 cm

Credit LineGift of Flora Carson, 1977

Object number1977.031.001

Label TextSpinning wheels are used to spin thread or yarn from fibres like flax, wool or cotton. A person would separate clumps of fibre and the spinning wheel pulls the fibre and twists it into long pieces. The wheel is usually spun by hand or foot once pedals were incorporated into designs.

NameWheel, Spinning