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Preparing department: Carding machine and scales DUNIH 2006.1.75.42

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Preparing department: Carding machine and scales

Slide, colour, part of a collection of slides, contained in a maroon and brown 'Photax' slide case, depicting jute manufacturing and workers, possibly associated with Manhattan Works. This particular slide shows the preparing department of a jute mill with scales on the left hand side to weigh the 'heads' of jute, and a carding machine on the right, used to comb out the raw jute.

Number: DUNIH 2006.1.75.42
Name: Preparing department: Carding machine and scales
Date: Not Specified
Maker: Not Specified
Location: In Store