Wrap reel

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

Record details

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

Online ID:	000-100-044-855-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland T.1984.167
Date:	19th century
Material:
Dimensions:	950 mm H x 1120 mm x 450 mm
What:
Subject:	14. INDUSTRIES, Textiles (Departmental Classification)
Who:	Lauder Technical College (Owner) Smith and Christie, Glasgow (Maker)
Where:	Scotland, Dunfermline Scotland, Lanarkshire, Glasgow
Event:
Description:
References:
Translations:
Related Records:

< 1 of 1 > Back