Item 3: Putting the Rough Linen Fabric through the Cropping MachineLinen Industry, Canada
Scope and Contents
Black and white image shows a boy operating a cropping machine in an unknown Canadian textile mill. A cropping machine (the cropper) is one of three machines used in the overall calendering (dressing) process; the other two being the mangler and the calender. While the mangler and the calender are massive in size, the cropper is relatively small and easily operated by a young boy. A cropper is used to bring forth a fabric's smooth and lustrous appearance. Meadville, Pa.: Keystone View Company, ca. 1900-1920. 17.75 x 9 cm.
Format: Stereoptic print.
Dates
- 1842-2003
Language of Materials
Collection material in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
6.33 cubic feet
Repository Details
Part of the Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives Repository
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