Wooden lace bobbin-winder with two uprights, wheel and string. For associated drawer see [1947.5.3 .2] [EH [OPS Move] 13/6/2017]

Collection type: Object
Description: Wooden lace bobbin-winder with two uprights, wheel and string. For associated drawer see [1947.5.3 .2] [EH [OPS Move] 13/6/2017]
Long description: Wooden lace-bobbin winder. Cuboid base with hollow for drawer [1947.5.3 .2]. Two cylindrical eccentric uprights attached to the top of the base, one of which is attached to a circular winding wheel with incised concentric bands, a raised central knob and a handle. The other upright has a rectangular slot cut through it and a circular perforation through which a cylindrical piece is inserted. A piece of string is attached to the cylindrical piece inside the rectangular slot, and rests in the rim around the edge of the circular winding wheel. A cylindrical piece of wood is nailed to a pivot at one end of the base. [EH [OPS Move] 13/6/2017]
Geographical reference: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Europe > Northern Europe > United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; England Oxfordshire Fritwell
Cultural groups: English
Person: Maker Unknown Maker; Field collector Violet Murray; PRM source Violet Murray
Date / Period: Date made: 1850-1900
Date collected: By 1947
Acquisition information: Donated: 1947
Materials and processes: Material Wood Plant, Material String, Material Metal, Process Carved, Process Carpentered, Process Perforated, Process Varnished
Dimensions: Length: max 400 mm, Height: max 295 mm total, Height: max 172 mm total, Height: max 145 mm, Height: max 295 mm, Length: max 400 mm total
Object numbers: Accession number: 1947.5.3.1

Search terms: Tool, Textile, Winder, Lace Accessory

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