Flax spinning wheel, Swedish style (Dutch type) brought to the United States in the late 19th century. The wheel was missing a distaff when it arrived at the Museum, and a new one was made in shops ...

The treadle wheel was a later invention and allowed the spinner to sit down while working. They were more expensive and most spinners in Wales continued to use the great wheel until the 19th century.

Small foot-powered flax spinning wheel complete with distaff, 19th century. Owned by Mrs. Anne Ferguson Taylor, of Galena, Kent County, Maryland, grandmother of the donor, and daughter of the Rev.

­When making clothes before the 19th century, one important tool was the spinning wheel. The spinning wheel helped improve the task of turning fabric into thread that, again, would be used to ...

Historical yarn Woman researches 19th-century maker of spinning wheels By SUSAN SMALLHEERSTAFF WRITER Oct 21, 2017 Updated Oct 30, 2018 1 of 3 Buy Now ...

From that comment, she spun a tale blending 19th-century Victorian science and a distinctive magic system—with a splash of romance added for good measure. “I tend to do this a lot, take several ...

Finding a 19th century spinning wheel; a Bradley stencil machine; or a vintage, iron-wheeled railroad cart from Erie’s past, is undoubtedly rare. But look no further than the Rapid Transit ...

Finding a 19th century spinning wheel; a Bradley stencil machine; or a vintage, iron-wheeled railroad cart from Erie’s past, is undoubtedly rare. But look no further than the Rapid Transit ...

Tanenbaum said a Caterpillar forklift sold for the most money at $4,750. Notable items like an 19th century spinning wheel and an antique knife sharpener, sold for $480 and $250, respectively.

Efforts to cut back on drinking in the 19th century reshaped social and political life in unexpected ways.

ST. AUGUSTINE — When confronted with one of Keith Pariani's 19th-century high-wheel bicycles — with its front wheel more than 4½ feet high, with a kid's-sized back wheel, and with its leather ...

Finding a 19th century spinning wheel; a Bradley stencil machine; or a vintage, iron-wheeled railroad cart from Erie’s past, is undoubtedly rare. But look no further than the Rapid Transit ...