Cotton for candle wicks

This machine-ravelled ball of cotton dates from the 19th century. It was used in Aberdeen for making the wicks of dipped candles, probably in commercial candle manufacture. The cotton is loosely-spun and is low-grade compared with textile industry cotton.

Cotton for making the wicks of dipped candles, rolled into a ball, used in Aberdeen, 19th century

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Online ID:	000-100-103-582-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.MGJ 9
Date:	19th century
Material:	Cotton
Dimensions:	1.70" H x 2.20" D ball
What:	Cotton, wick
Subject:	Candlemaking equipment and candles (NMAS Classification)
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Where:	Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen
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