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Item 23: Worsted Top Preparation (Bradford System): Spinning

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 5

Scope and Contents

The roving is reduced to the desired size (roller drafting) and twist added to ive the desired characteristics to the yarn and wound onto a bobbin, commonly wood (without heads). This spinning frame utilizes metal caps to guide the yarn onto the bobbins. The path of the stock is dwnward. U.S.Department of Agriculture; Negative #20480.

Dates

  • 1952

Language of Materials

Collection material in English

Conditions Governing Access

From the Collection:

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Extent

0.61 cubic feet

Format:

black and white photograph

Repository Details

Part of the Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives Repository

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