wool winder
Object number1984.509
Titlewool winder
Descriptionwooden wool winder or 'niddy-noddy' from Orkney, hand-carved, with initials JRC. It tucks vertically into the armpit, then wool is wound around the three points. The skein of wool was then washed. 19th century
Production period19th century
Object namewinder, wool
Object category2.83
Materialwood
Dimensions
- length: 61.0 cm