I didn't realize there would be a question about the spinning wheel. I assumed it was a hand turned one rather than a treadle. By my memory (I can't find the reference at the moment) treadle machines were just beginning to appear in Europe during the time period that "The Spinners" was painted.
John _____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of dianne Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2008 3:10 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [fibernet] "weaving" puzzle Just looking at this picture from what it immediately presents [without considering the "puzzle"] the spinning wheel is kind of missing something. Does it have a foot pedal? Or did Velazquez leave this out? There is obviously knowledge of spinning tools. There is a distaff and a niddy noddy. But why no pedal? Has anyone ever seen or heard of such spinning wheels? Without the pedal what would make the wheel turn and why would Velazquez leave it out - except for the message of something critical missing from the picture. And back to my previous analysis... Just another thought. I wish I could see the background clearly. Dianne ----- Original Message ----- From: Holly To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:fibernet%40yahoogroups.com> s.com Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 7:17 PM Subject: [fibernet] "weaving" puzzle I received a 2000-piece jigsaw puzzle for Christmas (of Neuschwannstein Castle, one of my favorite places in Germany), which I finished last night during the superbowl. I enjoyed working on it (especially since it was something I could do during my *2* colds in January :) and went looking online to see what I might buy. Well, I didn't realize how expensive jigsaw puzzles are! But this one <http://www.puzzleho <http://www.puzzlehouse.com/theweavers.htm> use.com/theweavers.htm> was a neat scene, which I thought other fiberists would enjoy seeing. But why The Weavers? Holly [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
