Wool winder
J. & M. Smith
Category
Wooden objects
Date
1880 - 1910
Materials
Birch
Measurements
1950 x 340 mm
Place of origin
Peebles
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 15475.1
Summary
Late Victorian or Edwardian Scottish satin birch wool winder. Of typical floor standing form. Stamped to the underside of base; J and M SMITH PEEBLES. With two birch bobbins secured by brass fittings. The base is damaged by woodworm.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
J. & M. Smith, manufacturer