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Spool Holder

Object/Artifact

3-tier, footed, turned, red sewing stand or spool holder. Lower levels accommodate 14 spools via headless nails. Includes bone darning needle, ivory punch, ivory winder, 4 threaded spools and brass thimble. Possibly of Shaker origins.

Base is object "A". Base is object "A". Spool is object "D". Spool is object "D". Spool is object "E". Spool is object "E". Spool is object "F". Spool is object "F". Ivory winder is object "H". Ivory winder is object "H".
Spool is object "D". Spool is object "E". Spool is object "F". Ivory winder is object "H".

71.136a-i

Genesee Country Village and Museum

circa 1850

United States of America

North America

Other Number

71.136.a-i

8-3/4 in

3-5/8 in

Wood

Paint

Ivory

Brass

Fabric

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