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1895.25.12.4

Wheel axle, part of a lace bobbin winder. See [1895.25.12 .1 - .29] for the other components of this object. [BS [OPS Move] 22/5/2017]


1895.25.12.4

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Collection type
Object
Description
Wheel axle, part of a lace bobbin winder. See [1895.25.12 .1 - .29] for the other components of this object. [BS [OPS Move] 22/5/2017]
Long description
Wheel axle, formed of a cylindrical length of wood with incised bands, the base of this narrows to slot into [1895.25.12 .1]. A second piece of wood with incised bands and various sized collars inserts through the a perforation in the first piece. Some pieces are missing from this. Part of a lace bobbin winder, see [1895.25.12 .1 - .29] for the other components of this object. [BS [OPS Move] 22/5/2017]d
Cultural groups
English
Person
Maker Unknown Maker
Field collector Henry Balfour
PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1895
Date collected
By 1895
Acquisition information
Donated: 1895
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Metal, Process Carved, Process Turned, Process Nailed, Process Incised
Dimensions
Depth: max 34 mm, Width: max 109 mm, Length: max 242 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1895.25.12.4

Search terms: Box, Lace Accessory, Winder