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1932.40.1.10

Wooden bobbin from a spinning wheel. Cylindrical central section with two circular end pieces. One of the end pieces is convexly curved and decorated with incised concentric circles and the other consists of two tiered circles. Circular perforation runs through the centre of the bobbin. For associated parts of spinning wheel see [1932.40.1 .1 - .13] [EH [OPS Move] 14/6/2017]

1932.40.1.10

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Collection type
Object
Description
Wooden bobbin from a spinning wheel. Cylindrical central section with two circular end pieces. One of the end pieces is convexly curved and decorated with incised concentric circles and the other consists of two tiered circles. Circular perforation runs through the centre of the bobbin. For associated parts of spinning wheel see [1932.40.1 .1 - .13] [EH [OPS Move] 14/6/2017]
Cultural groups
Scottish
Person
Field collector Janet Kirkaldy
PRM source Janet Kirkaldy
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1932
Date collected
By 1932
Acquisition information
Bequeathed: 1932
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Process Carved, Process Polished, Process Incised
Dimensions
Diameter: max 65 mm, Length: max 103 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1932.40.1.10

Search terms: Textile, Spinning-wheel

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