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used in Aberdeen

Postcard of Cotton for candle wicks.
000-100-103-582-C
© National Museums Scotland

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
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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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