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Quadrant indicating scale
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This quadrant indicating scale is for measuring the count or fineness of yarn by weighing a known length.
Quadrant indicating scale, with a cast metal tripod base, for weighing lengths of yarn, made by John Nesbitt Ltd of Manchester
Until the middle of the nineteenth century by far the greatest part of Scotland's population was occupied in either textile manufacture or in agriculture. Spinning and weaving were, for most people, the two most important tasks outside food production.
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- Online ID: 000-100-044-779-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland
Project description View all records in project - Ref: National Museums Scotland T.1983.66
- Date: 19th century
- Material: Cast metal
- Dimensions: 270 mm H x 300 mm x 110 mm
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- Subject: 14. INDUSTRIES, Textiles (Departmental Classification)
- Who: John Nesbitt Ltd, 42 Market Street, Manchester (Maker)
- Where: England, Lancashire, Manchester
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