- Collection type
- Object
- Description
- Drop spindle made of wood. Terminates in a mushroom-shape at one end with a metal hook and painted bands of pink and blue decoration. [AF [EFCF project] 9/8/2019]
- Geographical reference
- Date
- Acquisition information
- Donated: 03/03/2016
- Materials and processes
- Material Wood Plant, Material Pigment, Material Metal, Process Carved, Process Turned, Process Painted, Process Forged (Metal)
- Dimensions
- Width: max 55 mm, Length: max 285 mm
- Object numbers
- Accession number: 2018.37.154
Search terms: Textile, Weaving Accessory
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