Model of Brunel's cotton winding machine.

Made:: 1800-1802 in United Kingdom

inventor:: Marc Isambard Brunel

maker:: Unknown

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Machine to winding cotton into balls, invented by Sir Marc Isambard Brunel in 1802. Top 3/4 view. White graduated
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Machine to winding cotton into balls, invented by Sir Marc Isambard Brunel in 1802. Detail of wooden wheel. White
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Machine to winding cotton into balls, invented by Sir Marc Isambard Brunel in 1802. Detail of mechanism to roll the
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Machine for winding cotton into balls, invented by Sir Marc Isambard Brunel, unsigned, United Kingdom, 1800-1802. The first machine made was used at Strutts Cotton Mill. Belper.

Details

Category:: Textiles Machinery

Object Number:: 1858-20

Materials:: brass (copper, zinc alloy), complete, cotton (thread), felt, iron, mahogany (wood)

Measurements:: overall (including handle): 315 mm x 630 mm x 305 mm, Wt. 10kg Est.

type:: winding machine - thread

taxonomy:

furnishing and equipment
tools & equipment
visual and verbal communication

credit:: Lady Hawes.

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