Flax Wheel, Made by Joseph Gregg, 1765-1803
THF171018 / Flax Wheel, Made by Joseph Gregg, 1765-1803
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Spinning wheel
Date Made
1765-1803
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2017.84.167
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of American Textile History Museum, donated to ATHM by Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln Clark.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Metal
Leather
Brass (Alloy)
Dimensions
Height: 40.5 in
Width: 36.25 in
Length: 22.25 in
Inscriptions
on end of table:
JOSEPH / GREGG / L D
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