Government Stamp (c. 1770-1790), used by English customs to stamp paper at Chepstow, for the paper tax during the reign of George III. Deeply cut brass with G.R./CROWN CUSTOMS/PAPER/ CHEPSTOW. Lignum vitae handle Government Stamp (c. 1770-1790) 1770-1790
corner cutting machine; tall vertical frame with a fixed table and a sliding head, which is moved by a tradle mechanism. Manufactured by J. Hamilton and Sons Ltd. Corner Cutting Machine
Board cutting slotting machine for box making. Cast iron work top with cutting machine in the middle and belt on the side on a heavy cast iron frame base. Model number 384, manufactured by W. Crosland Ltd of Manchester. Board Cutting Slotting Machine circa 1920
[Information from Accession Register] Perforating Machine. Foot treadle operated perforating machine for making holes in paper so it can be torn, works like a guillotine. Cast iron framing, flat wooden table either side of blade on which paper rests. Made by T C Thompson & Son, Manchester. Perforating Machine
large cylindrical iron container, with small hatch at front. Also has drive shaft connectors at each end. manufactured by Bertrams, Edinburgh. Cylindrical Iron Container Manufactured by Bertrams
mural painted on wooden board; in two parts. Depicts loggers, printing machine, papermaking and industrial workers. marked 'W.K 1978' in bottom left corner. Painter, Walter Kershaw Mural Painting on Board 1978
Papermakers mould and deckle with special watermark, made in 1977, for use in demonstrations Papermakers mould and deckle with special watermark 1977
Model (scale 1:8) of a modern form of the " Hollander", a breaking engine for making 'half-stuff' from rags, one spare bed plate from above Model of breaking engine for making half stuff from rags, 1801-1900 1801-1900
Paper mould with "Stalybridge Corporation Mortgage" watermark. Paper Mould with "Stalybridge Corporation Mortgage" Watermark
Paper mould with "Manchester Corporation" watermark. Paper Mould with "Manchester Corporation" Watermark
Papermakers' microscope by Bausch & Lomb, USA, c1930 Papermakers' microscope by Bausch & Lomb circa 1930
Scales for weighing paper, with wooden framed body with wheels at one end, handles at the other with R.H. Wood, Maidstone engraved. Scales for weighing paper
Cylinder mould papermaking machine consisting of mould unit with drum or mould making paper about 12 inches wide. Three sections: Wet end, dry end, and assembly. papermaking machine
screen of 'organdie', mounted on frame hinged to chip board base. Soft wood constructoin, and home made. Has various inks with homemade 'squegee'. silk screen press
Book on Japanese Paper Mill, in Japanese. Green rexine with orange slip case. With photos. Book on Japanese Paper Mill
List of English, Scottish and Irish paper mills and makers dated 1837 and a pamphlet 'Resin sizing of paper', 1900, and 'Further notes on Early papermaking near Edinburgh' by Waterson Resin sizing of paper and Further notes on Early papermaking near Edinburgh 1837-1900
Hand operated machine tool, presumed to be a paper guillotine, made by James F Vickery, Manchester. Hand Operated Machine Tool by James F Vickery