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

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