Weaving tool
Item number 3621/5 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Wood and metal tool, consisting of a spinning frame mounted on a cylindrical wooden handle. The frame has two long side pieces with two horizontal bars inserted into notches in the side pieces. The horizontal bars are held in place with nails. A large nail is inserted through the centre of the cross-bars, and hammered into the handle, which allows it to rotate.
History Of Use
Used for winding wool.
Cultural Context
weaving; textiles
Item History
- Made in Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada ?
- Owned by Edith Bevan Cross
- Owned by John Noble before April 11, 2023
- Received from John Noble (Donor) on April 11, 2023
What
- Name
- Weaving tool
- Identification Number
- 3621/5
- Type of Item
- tool
- Material
- metal and wood
- Overall
- height 28.0 cm, width 11.5 cm, depth 2.7 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada ?
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish
- Previous Owner
- Edith Bevan Cross and John Noble
- Received from
- John Noble (Donor)
When
- Ownership Date
- before April 11, 2023
- Acquisition Date
- on April 11, 2023
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3621/0005
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