Wrap reel

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A wrap reel was used to wind a standard length of yarn which was then weighed to give the 'count' or fineness. This example was made by Smith & Christie of Glasgow and used at the Lauder Technical College in Dunfermline.

Wrap reel by Smith and Christie of Glasgow and used at the Lauder Technical College in Dunfermline

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• Online ID: 000-100-044-855-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  T.1984.167
• Date: 19th century
  
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• Dimensions: 950 mm H x 1120 mm x 450 mm
  
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• Subject: 14. INDUSTRIES, Textiles (Departmental Classification)
  
• Who: Lauder Technical College (Owner)
  Smith and Christie, Glasgow (Maker)
  
• Where: Scotland, Dunfermline
  Scotland, Lanarkshire, Glasgow
  
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