Hand reel

Hand reel

ID: QZP40_2471_VOLXII_P275 DESCRIPTION: This hand reel was found at Corpach in Kilmallie. Yarn was wound on to the hand reel a certain number of turns and was then wound off onto winnles or windle-blades which were two pieces of wood fastened together in the shape of a St Andrew's cross. Rhymes were often chanted by the women winding the yarn to keep the number of turns correct. This illustration was taken from 'Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. Vol XII, Part I' (1876-77) PLACENAME: Corpach DISTRICT: Lochaber OLD COUNTY/PARISH: INVERNESS: Kilmallie DATE OF IMAGE: 1876 PERIOD: 1860s SOURCE: Highland Libraries COLLECTION: Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland (illustrations) Asset ID: 31649 KEYWORDS: