Watson, Kate Heintz. [from old catalog], American school of home economics, Chicago. [from old catalog] · Chicago. American school of home economics · leaf 16
COLONIAL FLAX WHEELWorked by a Foot Treddle; Distaff on the Frame of the Wheel;Fliers on the Spindle, Continuous in Action; CapacitySeven Times That of Hand Spindle. … DUTCH WHEELSpinner Sits in Front of the Wheel—Spinning- Flax at Hull House. 12 TEXTILES AND CLOTHING Distaff Later the distaff was used for holding the bunch of wool, flax, or other fibers. It was a short stick on one end of which was loosely wound the raw material. The other end of the distaff was…
Textile industry and fabrics · Sewing · Dressmaking
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