Spinning wheel head

Artist S. S. Campbell and Sons

Datemid to late 19th century

Location where madeChesterfield, New Hampshire, United States

MediumWood, steel

ClassificationsTools and Equipment

Credit LineGift of Gertrude Belding Spaulding

Object number1938.40.59

DescriptionA wheel suspended by 2 posts is attached by string to a spindle. When wheel is spun, the spindle rotates. Posts seem adjustable by wooden screws at bottom. Wooden stake base seems to be fitted to fit into something- possibly the other part of a spinning wheel. Has an orange paper label glued to one side that reads: "A Minor's Patent Warranted Accellerating Wheel Heads, made by S.S. Campbell and Sons, Chesterfield Fac'y N.H." and gives care instructions.

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