1850s Pafford spinning wheel

The exhibit also included spinning wheels used to spin flax, cotton and wool. Pafford family pictures can be seen in the background.

The Pafford spinning wheel was purchased at the Malott and Reed store in the 1850s.

Bedford’s downtown east side businesses in the 1850s. the map at right indicates the Pafford land located in Perry Township between Springville and Avoca.

Historic artifacts included tools and textile samples.

Linen

Flax

I-Pad displayed videos to help visitors learn about using a spinning wheel

Videos available were: 1. How to spin wool 2. How to spin linen.