Pirn winding wheel

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:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland T.1934.172
Date:	19th century
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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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