Model Shuttle Lapel Pin worn by members of the Weavers Craft

Model Shuttle, Lapel Pin in box. Worn by memebers of the Weaver Craft, Dundee. Made by Geoff Dewhurst, past Deacon of the Weaver Craft, who was an engineer by trade. Shuttle made of wood and metal. Box lid has armorial crest which reads, Weave Truth With Trust. Donated by David Wilkie, former employer of Jute Industries. He was 17/18 years old when he joined the mill. He started in auditing but moved on to the practical side in the industrial department. He went into the productiojn side as a Special Trainee, latterly manager, at Manhattan Works. When they started closing places down he went into sales, travelling around twine makers and carpet manufacturers such as Axminster and Wilton.