Cotton for candle wicks

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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: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MGJ 9
• Date: 19th century
  
• Material: Cotton
  Cotton, wick
  
• 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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