Lancashire Beamer

Lancashire beamer for winding bobbins on a 'V' creel onto beams ready for sizing or the loom.

Manufactured by Thomas Holt Ltd, Rochdale. early to mid 20th century. Used at Courtaulds Ltd, from Foxsons Mill, Dewsbury.

Details

Category:
Textile Industry
Object Number:
Y1971.84
Materials:
iron and wood (unidentified)
type:
lancashire beamer
credit:
Gift of Foxsons Mill

Parts

Part of Frame of Lancashire Beamer

Part of Frame of Lancashire Beamer

Part of frame of Lancashire beamer.

Manufactured by Thomas Holt Ltd, Rochdale. Used at Courtaulds Ltd, from Foxsons Mill, Dewsbury.

Measurements:
overall: 1200 mm x 1850 mm x 860 mm,
Materials:
iron and wood (unidentified)
Object Number:
Y1971.84.1
type:
beamer
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The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
beamer parts

beamer parts

Pallet of beaming frame parts, including bars, cogs, and frame slats (possibly) with brass knobs.

Manufactured by Thomas Holt Ltd, Rochdale. Used at Courtaulds Ltd, from Foxsons Mill, Dewsbury.

Measurements:
overall: 108 kg
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy) and wood (unidentified)
Object Number:
Y1971.84.2
type:
beamer parts
drum

drum

Drum from Lancashire beamer.

Manufactured by Thomas Holt Ltd, Rochdale. Used at Courtaulds Ltd, from Foxsons Mill, Dewsbury.

Measurements:
overall: 520 mm x 2400 mm x 520 mm,
Materials:
iron and wood (unidentified)
Object Number:
Y1971.84.3
type:
drum
Creel of Lancashire Beaming Machine

Creel of Lancashire Beaming Machine

Creel of lancashire beaming machine.

Manufactured by Thomas Holt Ltd, Rochdale. Used at Courtaulds Ltd, from Foxsons Mill, Dewsbury.

Measurements:
overall: 300 mm x 1010 mm x 2250 mm, 70.5 kg
Materials:
iron and wood (unidentified)
Object Number:
Y1971.84.4
type:
creel
Components of creel of Lancashire Beaming Machine

Components of creel of Lancashire Beaming Machine

'V' creel of lancashire beaming machine.

Manufactured by Thomas Holt Ltd, Rochdale. Used at Courtaulds Ltd, from Foxsons Mill, Dewsbury.

Measurements:
overall: 880 mm x 2520 mm x 1650 mm,
Materials:
wood (unidentified)
Object Number:
Y1971.84.4/1
type:
creel
Part of:
Y1971.84.4
Components of creel of Lancashire Beaming Machine

Components of creel of Lancashire Beaming Machine

Wooden components from creel of lancashire beaming machine.

Manufactured by Thomas Holt Ltd, Rochdale. Used at Courtaulds Ltd, from Foxsons Mill, Dewsbury.

Materials:
wood (unidentified)
Object Number:
Y1971.84.4/2
type:
creel
Part of:
Y1971.84.4
Components of creel of Lancashire Beaming Machine

Components of creel of Lancashire Beaming Machine

Metal components from creel of lancashire beaming machine.

Manufactured by Thomas Holt Ltd, Rochdale. Used at Courtaulds Ltd, from Foxsons Mill, Dewsbury.

Materials:
iron
Object Number:
Y1971.84.4/3
type:
creel
Part of:
Y1971.84.4
lancashire beamer parts; roller mechanism

lancashire beamer parts; roller mechanism

lancashire beamer parts; roller mechanism, handle mechanism, wood and iron frame parts, weight, a hanging tray, and a roller.

Manufactured by Thomas Holt Ltd, Rochdale. Used at Courtaulds Ltd, from Foxsons Mill, Dewsbury.

Measurements:
overall: 320 mm x 1220 mm x 1000 mm,
Materials:
iron , wood (unidentified) and textile
Object Number:
Y1971.84.5
type:
lancashire beamer parts
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The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
lancashire beamer parts

lancashire beamer parts

lancashire beamer part; wood and iron frame parts, wood rollers, two speed indicators, and a box pf parts (hooks, bolts, gears, weights).

Manufactured by Thomas Holt Ltd, Rochdale. Used at Courtaulds Ltd, from Foxsons Mill, Dewsbury.

Measurements:
overall: 240 mm x 1220 mm x 1000 mm,
Materials:
iron , textile and wood (unidentified)
Object Number:
Y1971.84.6
type:
lancashire beamer parts
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
beaming machine parts; long wood rectangular frame with iron grille insert.

beaming machine parts; long wood rectangular frame with iron grille insert.

beaming machine parts; long wood rectangular frame with iron grille insert.

Manufactured by Thomas Holt Ltd, Rochdale. Used at Courtaulds Ltd, from Foxsons Mill, Dewsbury.

Measurements:
overall: 180 mm x 2330 mm x 670 mm,
Materials:
iron and wood (unidentified)
Object Number:
Y1971.84.7
type:
beaming machine part
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum