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ULRO + FLCB Blackness Foundry, Fitting Shop DUNIH 2009.31.77

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ULRO + FLCB Blackness Foundry, Fitting Shop

Photograph, black and white, image with caption on the back 'Blackness Foundry Fitting Shop -1953-55, Broad Loom erecting for tofted carpet backing, f'ground msc casting for gears'. Belonging to a collection of photographs relating to Urquhart, Lindsay & Robertson Orchar Ltd. and Fairbairn, Lawson, Combe, Barber Ltd. Associated with Mr. Colin Muir who was employed by U.L.R.O. from 1943 until 1956 ( Sales Manager 1950 - 1956 ) and was engaged in the research and development of the Circular Loom.

Number: DUNIH 2009.31.77
Name: ULRO + FLCB Blackness Foundry, Fitting Shop
Date: 1953
Maker: ULRO
Location: In Store