Replica of Hargreaves' Spinning Jenny
- PART OF:
- Replica of Hargreaves' Spinning Jenny, with spare wooden spindles, original and spare drive cords
- Made:
- Oldham
Replica of Hargreaves' Spinning Jenny, by Platt Brothers, Oldham, England
The spinning jenny, patented in 1770, led directly to Crompton's mule, but lacked most of the motions that enabled Crompton's machine to spin the finest threads
Details
- Category:
- Textiles Machinery
- Object Number:
- 1912-319/1
- Measurements:
-
overall; crate: 1620 mm x 2650 mm x 1690 mm,
- type:
- spinning machine and replica
- credit:
- Platt Bros. and Co.
