The manufacture of flax and wool spinning-wheels was usually done by cabinet-makers and turners, which class of mechanics was far from numerous. 3 The turning was performed on the old-fashioned pole lathe.

"The dress worn by men consisted of pantaloons, vest and coat ; the latter trimmed with large brass buttons, and an overcoat, or, as it was then called, a malch-coat, a wool hat made very much in the form of the felt hats worn at the present day ; laced or low-quartered shoes, and woolen, home-knit stockings. Those garments as a general thing constituted a gentlenum's wardrobe or outfit for the winter. In summer, linen was usually worn. The ordinary dress worn by elderly women was the old style sliort-gown and petticoats, of homespun or linseywoolsey. Wlien they went abroad, however, this was generally exchanged for a short waisted gown of the same material in winter; but in summer of some lighter fabric. Those who could afford it occasionally wore silk. The head-dress consisted of a cap with a wide border and high crown, over which, when abroail, they wore a plain silk bonnet. The young women wore frocks of a similar style and material, but no caps. Their long tresses were parted in front, combed back and braided into a cue ; rolled up spirally upon the back of the head, and secured by a huge turtle-shell or horn-comb. Small side combs were also used to keep the hair evenly parted in front. The shape of their hats varied constantly, a,s now, in acconlanco with the fickle dictates of fashion. At one time it would be a fur cap, somewhat like that worn