Spinning Wheel
Credit LineCollection of Museum London, 1976
Object number1976.063.004
Label TextSpinning wheels are used to spin thread or yarn from fibres like 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
