Jute/tools
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DUNIH 2023.29
Chart with sliding scale for comparative denier and yarn table. Chart titled: Textile Machinery by ..
DUNIH 2023.28
Tool which was given to donors father when A&S Henry closed. He was given the tool as otherwise it ..
DUNIH 2018.25
Knife, with decorative handle and curved blade. Thought to be associated with the jute industry poss..
DUNIH 2018.10.3
Gauge, Shuttle Angle Gauge set at 88 degrees, this tool ensured than the shuttle angles were correct..
DUNIH 2018.10.2
Gauge, Reed Angle Gauge set at 88 degrees, this tool ensured than the reed shuttle angles were corre..
DUNIH 2018.10.1
Screwdriver, Red bar screwdriver used for tightening up the screws at the front of the loom. Part of..
DUNIH 2018.3
Slide Rule, Circular in the shape of a pocket watch, made by Fowler Calculations Company, Ltd., Manc..
DUNIH 2017.39.3
Instruction booklet for use of the Moisture Meter, used in the quality control process of the raw ju..
DUNIH 2017.39.2
Probe related to Moisture Meter used in the quality control process of the raw jute. Separate probe ..
DUNIH 2017.39.1
Moisture Meter used in the quality control process of the raw jute. Bears metal casing with handles ..
DUNIH 2017.30
Porter Gauge, stainless steel tool used by tenters in the jute industry to test the quality of the m..
DUNIH 2017.11
Print, 'Tools of the Trade' by textile artist Elaine Fraser. Mounted and framed this piece w..
DUNIH 2016.32.3
Shott gauge, brass and steel with two hinged sides; one with crossed shaped hole, the other one with..
DUNIH 2016.32.2
Shott gauge, brass and steel with two hinged sides; one with crossed shaped hole, the other one with..
DUNIH 2016.32.1
Shott gauge, brass circular base with glass top, attached a hinged arm with circular magnifying lens..
DUNIH 2016.29.2
Shuttle, Sulzer yarn shuttle. A development in the shuttle making it much more effective than the bo..
DUNIH 2016.29.1
Training device devised for learning how to use Sulzer projectile weaving loom. This is a replica of..
DUNIH 2016.17
Knife, jute knife made by John Petty and Sons Sheffield. Wooden handle with folding blade. Used for ..
DUNIH 2016.15
Measuring device for textile machinery unknown use or name. Metal faceted case with dial front. Larg..