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On Display: House - Shaker Dwelling Room
Spool holder
circa 1850 (1840-1860)
Description
This Shaker device, known as a swift, is designed to spool yarn into a ball. This particular swift was made in New England or New York around 1850. It is constructed of a turned wooden cylinder with a cup for holding the balled yarn and a vise for attaching the swift to a tabletop. Wooden slats connected by strings surround the cylinder and can be opened or closed in a manner similar to that of an umbrella.
Category
Furniture
Place of Origin
New England or New York; United States; North America
Museum Object Number
2026.0004.015 A-C
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Anonymous Donors
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Complete Details
Object Number
2026.0004.015 A-C
Object Name
Spool holder
Category
Furniture
Place of Origin
New England or New York; United States; North America
Date
circa 1850 (1840-1860)
Subject(s)
- Shaker
Dimensions (inches)
16.75 (H) x 13 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
42.545 (H) x 33.02 (Diam)
Measurement Notes
Diameter is of spool holder while open.