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Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Pendulum Wheel



I was so fasinated by this whell and at the ease at which the lady is able to spin on it. This is a pendulum wheel and is one of the earlier styles of wheels after the great wheel. The great wheel needed to have the spinner standing up and at times walking as they drafted the wool. This looks a lot more comfortable and enjoyable. I would love to have a go but am not sure there would be any space in my house to put one of these huge wheels.

2 comments:

Barbara said...

How interesting.

Joanne said...

It looks interesting. Which country
does she live in?