2013 Finalist National Medal for Museum and Library Service

Collection Highlights

Euphemia Toussaint (1815-1829)
ca. 1825
1920.6
Watercolor on ivory
Related Person: Euphemia Toussaint

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Wool wheel

Wool wheel
Object name 
Wool wheel
Date 
1800-1875
Medium 
Wood, metal
Dimensions 
Overall: 4 1/4 x 44 in. ( 10.8 x 111.8 cm )
Description 
Wooden wheel from a wool wheel with turned wooden hub and ten turned spokes (one missing). Wheel rim made from two shaved strips bent to form circle. Strip of sheet metal used for later repair.
Object Number 
Z.3264
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.