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Rubber backing machinery at Tay Carpet Works DUNIH 2006.1.75.19

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Rubber backing machinery at Tay Carpet Works

Slide, colour, part of a collection of slides, contained in a maroon and brown 'Photax' slide case. This shows a rubber backing machine used in the manufacture of jute carpeting and was located in Tay Carpet Works on Lochee Road. The men in the foreground of the image seem to be installing the black rubbing backing roll. To the right of the image dyeing machinery can be seen.

Number: DUNIH 2006.1.75.19
Name: Rubber backing machinery at Tay Carpet Works
Date: Not Specified
Location: In Store