Wheel, Spinning

Object Name:

Wheel, Spinning

Object ID:

1986.093

Creator:

Wilder, Azel (1788-1860)

Place of Origin:

Keene, NH

Date:

1815-1855

Description:

Spinning wheel, for wool. "AZEL WILDR / KEENE NH" (with "Z" reversed and "E" missing from "WILDR") branded on side of beam. Wheel 45" diameter. One spoke missing (originally 12), rim broken (mended with twine), beam 42" long. Head has new leather thongs and wedges to hold steel shaft. Numbered "XXXII" on side of beam, on wheel support post, on head support post, and on tension adjustment plate. Woods: oak, ash, and birch.
Parts:
A. Beam (oak)
B. Wheel
C. Wheel support post
D. Head support post
E. Front leg (loose)
F. Tension adjustment plate

Material:

Wood
Oak
Ash
Birch
Leather
Steel

Dimensions:

L-42 Dia-45 inches

Provenance:

Azel Wilder and his brother, Abijah, Jr., were partners, 1812-1815, and worked separately after 1815. See wool wheel 1966.001.

Credit Line:

New Hampshire Historical Society Purchase

People:

Wilder, Azel (1788-1860)

Subjects:

Spinning wheels