Author: David A. Pennington and Michael B. Taylor
Collectors of spinning wheels, antique dealers, and lovers of textile tools will be excited that Pennington and Taylor are back with another great book about spinning wheels, including over 350 color photos to go with their painstaking research. Their emphasis remains the American spinning wheel from 1775-1900, and they have substantial sections on fancy European wheels as well as the various accessories that textile tool collectors crave. Special sections on Shaker wheels, patent wheels, famous makers, as well as extensive coverage of chair wheels, Irish castle wheels, double flyer wheels, and an appendix with over 1000 makers and their marks are highlights that collectors and dealers will treasure. The pieces shown in this book are all from private collections, so it gives the buyer access to pieces never seen before, including some European fancies that have sold for over $25,000!
