Pirn winding wheel

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A pirn is a spool or reel on which thread or yarn is wound. This pirn winding wheel comes from Kilbarchan in Renfrewshire. It dates from the 19th century.

It is similar to a muckle wheel but was used for winding yarn on to the pirns carried in the loom shuttles.

The weaving of linen from flax became increasingly important and by the late 17th century linen was Scotland's most important export. After the Union its growth was further encouraged by free trade with England, export bounties and the new Board of Manufactures.

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• Online ID: 000-100-044-430-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  T.1934.172
• Date: 19th century
  
• Material: Pirn winding wheel, hand weaving / stool
  
• Dimensions: 1150 mm H x 1030 mm x 415 mm
  
• What: Pirn winding wheel, hand weaving / stool
  
• Subject: 14. INDUSTRIES, Textiles (Departmental Classification)
  
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• Description: Pirn winding wheel of hand weaving process with a stool on four legs
  
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