October 25, 2016

Collection Name: Drachen Foundation

Collection Number: 4514

Post Type: History

This item was entered by Matthew Sutton. They assume full responsibility for all content.

Artist or Author: Julian Wolfe,,

Creation Year:

Length: 10.75

Height: 0.00

Width: 5.75

Summay:

An American made winder of a plastic braided line spool by delta kite maker Julian Wolfe of Bellevue, Washington. These winders were adapted by creating a wooden winding knob.
It is thought he had developed a strap to hold the winder to his body as he brought in his kite line.
Test: 500 lbs
Length: 1000 feet

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