The Net Braiding Machine
The Net Braiding Machine.
Hand net-braiding machine by Helyer Bridport, Dorset, England, 1865-1875, based on a design by James Paterson.
Hand net-braiding machine by Helyer Bridport, c. 1870, based on a design by James Paterson of Musselburgh, Scotland dating from 1820. Paterson moified his design in 1835 to produce the same knot as is used in hand-made netting. This type of machine, which required skill and strength to operate, was last used in 1951.
Details
- Category:
- Textiles Machinery
- Object Number:
- 1952-42
- Materials:
- cast steel
- Measurements:
-
in.; cm
- credit:
- Bridport Industries Ltd.
Parts
Two stands
Two stands.
- Measurements:
-
overall: 280 mm x 1120 mm x 700 mm,
- Object Number:
- 1952-42/2
Bracket (bolts to machine front) Forming a Guide for Hand Lever
Bracket (bolts to machine front) forming a guide for hand lever, and the hand lever.
- Object Number:
- 1952-42/3
- type:
- bracket
Foot Pedals and Weighted Levers
3 foot pedals (2 iron & 1 wood) and 2 weighted levers.
A Box of Small Parts
A box of small parts.
Net making hooks
Net making hooks
Samples of net making knots.
Samples of net making knots.
