Replica of Hargreaves' Spinning Jenny

PART OF:: Replica of Hargreaves' Spinning Jenny, with spare wooden spindles, original and spare drive cords

Made:: Oldham

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Replica of Hargreaves' Spinning Jenny, by Platt Brothers, Oldham, England

The spinning jenny, patented in 1770, led directly to Crompton's mule, but lacked most of the motions that enabled Crompton's machine to spin the finest threads

Details

Category:: Textiles Machinery

Object Number:: 1912-319/1

Materials:: steel and wood

Measurements:: overall; crate: 1620 mm x 2650 mm x 1690 mm,

type:: spinning machine and replica

credit:: Platt Bros. and Co.

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