Flax Wheel Made by Joel Farnham, 1794-1830

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Spinning wheel

Date Made

1794-1830

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2017.84.152

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of American Textile History Museum.

Material

Wood (Plant material)
Metal

Technique

Turning (Shaping process)
Bending
Carving (Processes)

Dimensions

Height: 52 in
Width: 26 in
Length: 18 in

Inscriptions

on front of table: J FARNHAM OWEGO
Flax Wheel Made by Joel Farnham, 1794-1830