Spinning/Weaving Accessory (Swing Shaft?)
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1700-1800
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 28 x 15 in. ( 71.1 x 38.1 cm )
Description:
Swift stand (winding apparatus missing); narrow, cylindrical wooden shaft, which is squared at lower end, mounted vertically atop slightly domed circular base carved from solid wood.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
N-360
Marks:
handwritten in ink: on paper label affixed to top of base: "SWIFT / AT[?] / . . . BASE"
Gallery Label:
Weavers used swifts to aid in unwinding hanks on to bobbins or quills; knitters used them for winding skeins into balls.
Provenance:
The George W. Nash Collection of Ulster County, New York Household Artifacts
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
27887
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Clock reel
Classification:
Date:
1750-1800
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall (approx.): 35 x 27 x 15 1/2 in. (88.9 x 68.6 x 39.4 cm)
Description:
Wooden clock reel with four arms joined to a squared shaft supported between two uprights mounted at either side of one end of a rectangular plank raised on four short, splayed legs; turning mechanism mounted between uprights consisting of two wooden gears with sawtooth edges, the uppermost and smaller of the two fitting into four rectangular slots carved into sides of shaft.
Credit Line:
Gift of George W. Nash
Object Number:
N-176
Gallery Label:
A clock reel had either four or six arms around which a length of yarn was wound in order to measure it. If the distance around the arms measured 2 yards, then forty turns of the device would yield a "knot" (a length of 80 yards). A skein (560 yards) was the equivalent of 7 knots.
Provenance:
The George W. Nash Collection of Ulster County, New York Household Artifacts
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
27886
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Clock reel (which counted exact number of strands in a knot).
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1750-1800
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall (approx.): 28 1/2 x 23 x 27 in. (72.4 x 58.4 x 68.6 cm)
Description:
Wooden clock reel with four arms joined to a turned horizontal shaft supported between two posts, with wooden disk with sawtooth edge mounted below threaded section at center of shaft; entire apparatus mounted on top of rectangular plank raised on three rounded legs.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
986
Gallery Label:
A clock reel had either four or six arms around which a length of yarn was wound in order to measure it. If the distance around the arms measured 2 yards, then forty turns of the device would yield a "knot" (a length of 80 yards). A skein (560 yards) was the equivalent of 7 knots.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
27884
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Swift: yarn spooler or winder
Classification:
Date:
1700-1800
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 43 1/2 x 14 1/2 x 9 in. ( 110.5 x 36.8 x 22.9 cm )
Description:
Wooden swift consisting of vertical plank with slots for two horizontal arms, the lower arm adjustable, and with wooden spool intact; mounted on rectangular base with beveled top edges.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
1930.51
Gallery Label:
Weavers used swifts to aid in unwinding hanks on to bobbins or quills; knitters used them for winding skeins into balls. According to the accession records, this one was purchased by the donor from C. W. Ives of New Haven, Connecticut.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
27876
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candle box
Classification:
Date:
1780-1830
Medium:
Black walnut
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 x 13 3/8 x 6 1/8 in. ( 20.3 x 34 x 15.6 cm )
Description:
Slant lid candle box with a fret-scrolled crest.
Object Number:
Z.9
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
27873
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Flax brake
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Oak
Dimensions:
Overall: 34 x 52 3/4 x 24 in. ( 86.4 x 134 x 61 cm )
Description:
Oak flax brake with three blades set between thick, square side rails and hinged arm mounted above blades; raised on four splayed legs.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
1920.19
Gallery Label:
Flax brakes were used in flax processing to break the tube of woody matter into small lengths without damaging the fibrous layer of flax inside.
Provenance:
The George W. Nash Collection of Ulster County, New York Household Artifacts
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
27829
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Clock reel
Classification:
Date:
1750-1800
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall (approx.): 42 x 28 x 21 in. (106.7 x 71.1 x 53.3 cm)
Description:
Wooden clock reel with four arms joined to turned horizontal shaft with supported between two posts, with wooden disk with sawtooth edge mounted below threaded section at center of shaft; entire apparatus mounted on top of rectangular plank raised on three splayed rounded legs.
Credit Line:
Gift of DeWitt M. Lockman
Object Number:
1933.236
Gallery Label:
A clock reel had either four or six arms around which a length of yarn was wound in order to measure it. If the distance around the arms measured 2 yards, then forty turns of the device would yield a "knot" (a length of 80 yards). A skein (560 yards) was the equivalent of 7 knots. According to the accession records, this example was brought to New England from Scotland.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
27810
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Clock reel
Classification:
Date:
1750-1800
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 35 x 15 x 21 1/2 in. ( 88.9 x 38.1 x 54.6 cm )
Description:
Wooden clock reel (missing arms); turned horizontal shaft with threads carved at center supported between two posts, with wooden disk with sawtooth edge mounted below threaded section; entire apparatus mounted on top of rectangular plank raised on four splayed rounded legs.
Object Number:
Z.974
Gallery Label:
A clock reel had either four or six arms around which a length of yarn was wound in order to measure it. If the distance around the arms measured 2 yards, then forty turns of the device would yield a "knot" (a length of 80 yards). A skein (560 yards) was the equivalent of 7 knots.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
27809
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Flax wheel
Classification:
Date:
1750-1850
Medium:
Maple
Dimensions:
Overall: 29 1/2 x 16 1/2 x 19 1/2 in. ( 74.9 x 41.9 x 49.5 cm )
Description:
Maple chair-type flax wheel; two vertical wheels, the smaller one mounted on top with the larger one almost directly below it, within rectangular frame composed of lathe-turned horizontal and vertical members; intact flyer and divided treadle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
1930.34
Gallery Label:
Spinning wheels resembling chairs are often of Connecticut origin. In this example, the treadle is divided, with each side attached to the lower wheel, permitting the use of both feet. With this feature, the speed of the spindle was increased and a more constant rotation was maintained.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
27808
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Reed (loom accessory)
Classification:
Date:
1750-1850
Medium:
Wood, cane, twine
Dimensions:
Overall: 47 x 3 1/2 x 1/2 in. ( 119.4 x 8.9 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Rectangular wooden frame wound with twine securing dents made of cane.
Credit Line:
Gift of George W. Nash
Object Number:
N-200
Gallery Label:
A reed fit in the batten of a loom and was used to space warp yarns evenly.
Provenance:
The George W. Nash Collection of Ulster County, New York Household Artifacts
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
27793
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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