Industrial equipment used to spin thread or yarn from fiber

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The Virgin looks away from her Bible as the angel appears, bearing lilies. Engraving by C. Visscher after A. de Weerdt.

The Annunciation to the Virgin, who stands before a lectern. Engraving after F. Zuccaro.

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Spinning machinery

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The Virgin looks away from her Bible as the angel appears, bearing lilies. Engraving by C. Visscher after A. de Weerdt.

The Annunciation to the Virgin, who stands before a lectern. Engraving after F. Zuccaro.