spool

1840-1860

The spool-turned chair is from Colton Hall, the seat of government in Monterey. Ca. 1840-1860, corresponding to the last Mexican governors, perhaps contemporary of Governor Micheltorena whose...

late 20th century to early 21st century

This is a metal spool of 20 gauge copper wire used by Ruth Asawa in basket weaving.

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