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Beaming- spools being put on a swift DUNIH 2006.1.44.31

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Beaming- spools being put on a swift

Slide, colour, part of a collection of slides contained in a black plastic "C.C. Processing" box regarding the process of manufacturing jute at Manhattan Works. This particular image shows a woman feeding the spools onto a swift which is then put on a beam ready for weaving. White and red threads are also being feed at the ends of the swift which will form a pattern in the finished material.

Number: DUNIH 2006.1.44.31
Name: Beaming- spools being put on a swift
Date: Not Specified
Maker: Not Specified
Location: In Store