Printing block

This wooden printing block for use on textiles was used to stamp cloth processed at the finishing works of Burt, Marshall, Lumsden and Slater Ltd at Huntingtower Bleachworks at Almondbank in Perthshire. It is dated 1952.

The block, consisting of one piece except for the handle, has the inscription set in, in a copper strip. The inscription reads 'BROOKES / BROS / KC 4589 / 1952 / BK'. On the side is stamped 'MADE BY / JOHN WILD'.

For the first half of the 19th century textile manufacture was Scotland's most important industry. Even in the later 19th century, when shipbuilding and other heavy industries dominated, the textile trades continued to play a vital role in the country's economy.

Record details

To search on related items, click any linked text below.

Online ID:	000-190-004-184-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland T.1982.157.6
Date:	1952
Material:	Wood. Inscription: BROOKES / BROS / KC 4589 / 1952 / BK / { }; MADE BY / JOHN WILD
Dimensions:	120 mm x 125 mm x 95 mm
What:	Printing block, textile
Subject:	14. INDUSTRIES, Textiles (Departmental Classification)
Who:	Brooke Brothers (Inscribed on the block) Burt, Marshall, Lumsden and Slater Ltd (Owner) John Wild (Inscribed on the block)
Where:
Event:
Description:	One of a collection of thirteen textile printing blocks used for marking cloth at the finishing works of Burt, Marshall, Lumsden and Slater Ltd
References:
Translations:
Related Records:

< 1 of 1 > Back