Combing machine by Dobson and Barlow Ltd.

Made:
1894 in Bolton
maker:
Dobson and Barlow Limited

Cotton combing machine by Dobson and Barlow Ltd., Bolton, Manchester, England, 1894, being an improved form of Heilmann's comber.

This machine represents an improved form of Heilmann's comber. It is used in the preparation of the materials for the finer cotton yarns, and finishes the work of the carding engine by laying out the fibres parallel and removing all dust and short fibres before they can be spun into thread.

Details

Category:
Textiles Machinery
Object Number:
1894-237
Materials:
steel and cast iron
Measurements:
overall: 62.9921 x 88.5827 x 47.2441 in.; 1.6 x 2.25 x 1.2 m
type:
cotton combing
credit:
Dobson and Barlow Limited

Parts

Main part of combing machine by Dobson and Barlow Ltd.

Main part of combing machine by Dobson and Barlow Ltd.

Main part of combing machine by Dobson and Barlow Ltd., Bolton, Manchester, England, 1894, being an improved form of Heilmann's comber.

Measurements:
overall: 62.9921 x 88.5827 x 47.2441 in.; 1.6 x 2.25 x 1.2 m
Materials:
steel and cast iron
Object Number:
1894-237/1
type:
cotton combing
Spare engine parts for combing machine by Dobson and Barlow Ltd.

Spare engine parts for combing machine by Dobson and Barlow Ltd.

Spare engine parts for combing machine by Dobson and Barlow Ltd., Bolton, Manchester, England, 1894, being an improved form of Heilmann's comber.

Measurements:
overall: 62.9921 x 88.5827 x 47.2441 in.; 1.6 x 2.25 x 1.2 m
Materials:
steel and cast iron
Object Number:
1894-237/2
type:
cotton combing