Object Details
- Description
- Flax spinning wheel. "J Faunce" and "1625" are stamped on wheel, but it is believed that the wheel dates from the 18th century. The significance of the number and identity of J, Faunce are unknown.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- maker
- unknown
- Date made
- 18th century, even though "1625" is stamped on the wheel
- believed to be 18th century, even though "1625" is stamped on the wheel
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. Walter B. Loyd
- Object Name
- Spinning Wheel, Flax
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