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Wheel, Spinning
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Wheel, Spinning

Object number72.39
Credit LineGift of Mrs. L.P. Leech
DescriptionWood treadle spinning wheel.Historical NotesThis spinning wheel is from the farm of Peter Benskof of Cambria County near Johnstown, PA.Label TextLinen fibers were wrapped around the distaff, the cage device perched above the wheel. It would then be drawn down to spin. The spinner sat in front of the wheel and operated the foot treadle to turn the drive wheel.
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