The Net Braiding Machine
- Object Number:
- 1952-42/1
- type:
- 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
- Object Number:
- 1952-42/2
Bracket (bolts to machine front) forming a guide for hand lever
- Object Number:
- 1952-42/3
- type:
- bracket
Foot pedals and weighted levers
- Object Number:
- 1952-42/4
- type:
- pedals
4 Weight boxes with pulleys
- Object Number:
- 1952-42/5
- type:
- weights
A box of small parts
- Object Number:
- 1952-42/6
- type:
- parts
Net making hooks
- Object Number:
- 1952-42/7
- type:
- hook
Samples of net making knots.
- Object Number:
- 1952-42/8
- type:
- samples
