Jack reel. Wooden apparatus about a metre tall, consisting of a tray on three legs and a central column with metal gears. A large knob, from which project six long rods with handles at the end, is at the top of the column connected to the gears.

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Title

Jack reel. Wooden apparatus about a metre tall, consisting of a tray on three legs and a central column with metal gears. A large knob, from which project six long rods with handles at the end, is at the top of the column connected to the gears.

Identifier

ABDUA:18889

Description

Jack reel or wool winder, in wood. Inscription (maker's name?) on top, carved into the wood. Slip catalogue and accessions book gives number (525+1) and donor (Margaret A Morris), plus following information: 1 Carder H:450mm B:350mm. But this part of the description does not match the object.
Inscription: JOHN SANG STER

Date

Early: 1790 Late: 1900

Format

wood metal iron, Dia: 780 mm H: 1094 mm W: 350 mm

Type

Physical Object

Coverage

Europe, Scotland

Provenance

Acquisition Source: Morris, Margaret.A