Spinners from around the region are invited to join us for this traditional end-of-holiday season event. Bring a spindle or wheel, something to share in the silent auction. Snacks to share are also welcome. Doors open at 1 pm.
Parking at the museum is limited. Please plan to drop your equipment at the door (we’ll have people there to help you unload!) and then park on Lincoln St. or at the Town Hall. Those with limited mobility should contact the Museum ahead of time so we can block off a spot for you.
Young Woman with Distaff, Facing Right
National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
St. Distaff’s Day; Or, the Morrow after Twelfth-day
by Robert Herrick (1591-1674)
Partly work and partly play
You must on St. Distaffs Day:
From the plough soon free your team;
Then cane home and fother them:
If the maids a-spinning go,
Burn the flax and fire the tow.
Bring in pails of water then,
Let the maids bewash the men.
Give St. Distaff’ all the right:
Then bid Christmas sport good night,
And next morrow every one
To his own vocation.