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Distaff

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A distaff is a tool for making thread.

Distaff (PSF).png
Distaff (PSF).png
It holds soft fluff in one place. This keeps the fluff from getting messy. It helps people spin thread easily.
William-adolphe bouguereau the spinner.jpg
William-adolphe bouguereau the spinner.jpg
It is a very helpful tool. Do you want to try spinning?

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Reine Berthe et les fileueses, 1888.jpg
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Distaff (PSF).png
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Adolphe Braun Alsace costume.jpg
File:William-adolphe bouguereau the spinner.jpg
William-adolphe bouguereau the spinner.jpg
File:Russian distaffs 01 (Ferapontov).jpg
Russian distaffs 01 (Ferapontov).jpg
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Wilhelm Maria Hubertus Leibl 010.jpg
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