Model aeroplane made from jute tools

Model, wooden model aeroplane made from various weaving and spinning tools, created by artist Sam Samson who crafts objects from weathered wood, salvaged metal and old mill equipment. Main body of plane is created from a cone used to store spun thread before weaving, the wheels are made from bobbin tops and the decoration around the propeller is taken from pirns. 'VSC Ltd.' is engraved on the cone which stands for Victoria Spinning Company which took over the Queen Victoria Mill in 1982. Inscribed on the underside of the plane is 'To Eric Kirkham of V.S.C., Sam Samson 1991'. Donated as part of the temporary exhibition 'The Warp and Weft of Life' which ran at Verdant Works 5th May- 2nd November 2012.