24 June 2009

Spinning wheel


Photochrom print of an elderly Irish woman at a spinning wheel, ca 1890-1900.
Very similar to one we use as decoration in our living room, although I suppose most spinning wheels are basically identical in design.

Found at Sharp as Teeth and Stars.

Update: Different types of spinning wheels are depicted at The Woolery. A tip of the hat to kateohkatie.

2 comments:

  1. Not really ;-)

    This is a modern one which I'm pining for:
    http://www.villagespinweave.com/IBS/SimpleCat/product/ASP/product-id/36717447.html

    Different types of wheels:
    http://www.woolery.com/pages/wheeltypes.html

    Some do look similar, yeah, but some look reallllly unique too.

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  2. The mechanics are all basically the same, but the design can vary widely.

    Me? I have a Louet S51 double treadle.

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