Nels, Bruxelles

Note in the last postcard how the spinning wheel is used as a single-drive bobbin winder, with a large swift for the thread. The bobbin projects on the opposite side of the wheel. Perhaps this explains the notable lack of collectable specialized bobbinwinding equipment in Belgium.

Ernest Thill Successeur d'Edouard Nels (1913-1942)

first posted 4/18/2009