Item 7: First drawing or straightening of fibres, silk industry, [Cheney Bros.], South Manchester, Conn.
File — Box: 9, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
Black and white image shows rows of picking or drawing machines. Each machine has a number of plates of needles, which act as combs. The fibers come from the combs straightened, and then wrap about the drums to the right. Women workers visible. Meadville, Pa.: Keystone View Company, ca. 1900-1910. 17.75 x 8.5 cm.
Format: Stereoptic print.
Dates
- 1842-2003
Language of Materials
Collection material in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian
Conditions Governing Access
From the Collection:
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Extent
6.33 cubic feet
Repository Details
Part of the Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives Repository