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Question: Is this an antique wool yarn winder or spinning tool?
(Posted by: Goodness on 2010-01-26 19:07:19)
Here's an eBay photo of a wooden craft tool that resembles the one I purchased locally over the weekend: http:/ / cgi.ebay.com/ 2- OLD- WOOD- Yarn- Winders- 12- 8_W0 QQitemZ220544936081 QQcmdZViewItem QQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item335980a891 The person who sold it to me had no idea what it was used for. It's identical to the longer of the two wooden tools in the photo. Mine has a wonderful patina on the ends of the wood. I'm longing to know what it was used for, its approximate age, and other interesting tidbits. Any ideas? Thanks! Yes, the eBay photo does mention it's a yarn winder, but I'm seeking confirmation of this. Is "winder " the correct word for this tool? Would it have been mostly used for wool yarn? Any idea how old these tools might be? Mine looks more worn than the one in the photo. Thank you! |