Spindle, Whorl, and Thread Item Number: 1997.104.2a-c from the Brooklyn Museum

Credit Line

Gift of Morris De Camp Crawford, Jr.

Item History

  • Made between 1000 and 1476

What

Name
Spindle, Whorl, and Thread
Identification Number
1997.104.2a-c
Type of Item
spindle, thread and whorl
Material
wood, ceramic, cotton ? and camelid fibre ?
Overall
length 0.375 in, width 0.375 in, height 10.1875 in

Where

Holding Institution
Brooklyn Museum

When

Creation Date
between 1000 and 1476

Other

Classification
Tool