Collection of Textile Particulars

Textile particulars, and archival material, used by the H.M. Wages Inspectorate.

Details

Category:
Textile Industry
Object Number:
Y1986.84
type:
textile industry
credit:
Gift of H.M. Wages Inspectorate

Parts

Casartelli Pick Counter

A 7mm "French" pick counting glass, made by Casartelli & Son Limited.

Measurements:
overall: 9 mm x 28 mm x 19 mm,
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy) and glass
Object Number:
Y1986.84.5
type:
pick counter
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Reed Gauge

Reed Gauge

Reed gauge.

Measurements:
overall: 2 mm x 30 mm x 48 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
Y1986.84.6
type:
reed gauge
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Reed Gauge

Reed Gauge

Reed gauge

Measurements:
overall: 2 mm x 30 mm x 47 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
Y1986.84.7
type:
gauge
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Starret Pocket Caliper

A "No. 425" five-inch pocket slide caliper in box made by L S Starrett Co. Ltd, USA.

Materials:
metal (unknown) and cardboard
Object Number:
Y1986.84.12
type:
caliper
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Folding Rule

A 12-inch metal folding rule, made by the L.S. Starret Company; comes in leather pouch.

Measurements:
overall: 2 mm x 120 mm x 22 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown) and leather
Object Number:
Y1986.84.13
type:
measuring device - instrument
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Steel Rule

A 4-inch steel rule, made by J. Rabone & Sons.

Measurements:
overall: 1 mm x 115 mm x 20 mm,
Materials:
steel (metal)
Object Number:
Y1986.84.14
type:
measuring
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Gauge

Gauge

Crescent-shaped piece of metal with cut-out gauges.

Measurements:
overall: 52 mm x 36 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
Y1986.84.15
type:
gauge