Item 11: Dyehouse with Hydro-extractor: Extractors (left center), Dye Becks (both sides)

Dye Becks (both sides). Black-and-white image of unknown dyehouse, showing hydro-extrators in the left center. A hydro-extractor is a machine for expeling the loose water from raw stock, yarn, cloth, etc., by means of centrifugal force. The wet material is loaded in a perforated cage or basket that can be rapidly rotated, thus slinging out the water. Dye becks are machines for dyeing piece goods. Four male laborers stand in the background. Handwritten message on reverse of card is dated Dec. 10, 1907, Lowell, Mass., but it is unclear if this dyehouse is located in Lowell. ca. 1907. 13.5 x 8.5 cm.

Format: Postcard.