Silk Winder

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Date:1734

Description:

A silk winder used by Coventry weavers, c.1734. It is an eight spoked wooden spinning wheel set over a stand with four legs. There is a tray to one side for reels.

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Donor ref:LEAMG : M1145.1934 (75/27982)

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