Method of turning fiber into yarn or thread using a spinning wheel or drop spindle

A woman sits working at a spinning wheel as a man works at the table making a violin. Wood engraving by C & H after H. Herkomer.

A man spinning string helped by a small boy. Photograph, 1900/1920 (?).

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Hand spinning

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A man spinning string helped by a small boy. Photograph, 1900/1920 (?).

A woman sits working at a spinning wheel as a man works at the table making a violin. Wood engraving by C & H after H. Herkomer.