Combing machine

Made:
1926 in Oldham
maker:
Platt Brothers and Company Limited

Two headed combing machine and associated detached parts, based on Heilman's patent. Operating gears, and drives on left hand side.

Manufactured by Platt Bros & Co Ltd. Used at Oldham College of Technology, Oldham.

Details

Category:
Textile Industry
Object Number:
Y1974.3
Measurements:
overall: 1250 mm x 2070 mm x 1070 mm,
type:
combing machine and parts
credit:
Gift of Oldham College of Technology

Parts

combing machine parts in tub,

combing machine parts in tub,

Mixture of combing machine parts in tub, possibly from either of the two combing machines in the collection. Early 20th century.

Measurements:
overall: 650 mm x 1220 mm x 490 mm,
Materials:
iron
Object Number:
Y1974.3.4
type:
combing machine, part