Spare spindles, original and spare drive cords for the replica of Hargreaves' spinning jenny

PART OF:
Replica of Hargreaves' Spinning Jenny, with spare wooden spindles, original and spare drive cords
Made:
Oldham

18 spare wooden spindles with yarn, 3 spare empty wooden spindles, original drive cords and spare drive cords for the 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:
1912-319/2
type:
spindle
credit:
Platt Bros. and Co.