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1979

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Thread Or Yarn Winder With Base (possibly England)

This is a Thread or yarn winder with base. It is dated late 19th century and we acquired it in 1979. Its medium is mahogany, metal. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Clinton Wilder. It is credited Gift of Clinton Wilder.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D (Winder): 7.3 x 18.3 x 1 cm (2 7/8 x 7 3/16 x 3/8 in.) H x W x D (base): 2.2 x 10.2 x 10.2 cm (7/8 x 4 x 4 in.)

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Thread Or Yarn Winder With Base (possibly England); mahogany, metal; H x W x D (Winder): 7.3 x 18.3 x 1 cm (2 7/8 x 7 3/16 x 3/8 in.) H x W x D (base): 2.2 x 10.2 x 10.2 cm (7/8 x 4 x 4 in.); Gift of Clinton Wilder; 1979-86-30-a,b

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