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Wooden wool unwinder (a 'Rice')

Wooden wool unwinder (a 'Rice')

Date Added: 18 February 2009 Year: 1920 Institution Name: dnhhl Cat No: | 2003_055 | Picture No: 6752

Upright wooden unwinder for skeins of wool, prior to winding bobbins for weaving etc. Known as a 'Rice'. Reels top and bottom with frame in between. Bottom reel is adjustable between three positions. Possibly home-made. Uprights are fixed to feet with two screws.

Dimensions: Width 150mm - Height 870mm

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