[Regia-NA] spindles and whorls

[Charlotte Mayhew]

I've been eyeing that book for a long time...thanks!
Sounds perfect!

--charlotte mayhew



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From: "Patchett" <patchett@sympatico.ca>
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Sent: Thursday, December 05, 2002 1:43 PM
Subject: Re: [Regia-NA] spindles and whorls


> 
> 
> Charlotte Mayhew wrote:
> 
> >I am currently researching spindles and spindle whorls in Viking and
> >Anglo-Saxon contexts.
> >
> >Can anyone point me to good sources for info. about spindles and whorls?
> >All details are helpful, though I'm especially looking for
> >good, clear photographs so that I can reproduce some.
> >
> Hi there Charlotte,
> 
> I'd recommend "Textile Production at 16-22 Coppergate" by Penelope 
> Walton Rogers.  ISBN 1 872414 76 1  
> 
> It's got a wonderfully detailed section on whorls, listing a 
> classification of types, as well as an analysis of how types changed 
> based on time period.  The line drawings are great, and are all done to 
> scale.  There are also some good coloured plate, as well as a catalogue 
> in the back will details on each particular whorl.
> 
> Can you tell I like this book?
> 
> Hope this helps
> 
> Aedwen
> 
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