Single cylinder non-condensing horizontal engine, Corliss valve gear, by John Musgrave & Sons Ltd, Bolton, 1898. Part sectioned to show valves, scale 1:6 Horizontal Engine with Corliss Valve Gear, c. 1898 1898
One working model, (scale 1:10) of a 240 H.P. beam engine by Benjamin Hick, Bolton, 1840, and one model of a 500 H.P. Steam Turbine with geared rope drive, 1935, formerly mounted together on wooden base. This model was shown at the Great Exhibition of 1851 Models of double beam engine and steam turbine 1840-1851
One small blue sock by Shiloh Spinners Ltd, 2/16 Ne. 100% combed cotton-space-dye-denim. Cotton sock 1996-2001
Sample of cotton after three passages through draw-frame (from Shiloh Spinning Ltd). Sample of cotton 1996-2001
One red ladies knitted jumper by Shiloh Spinners Ltd Lowland 2.7 Nm (1.6 Ne). 97% Acrylic, 3% Nylon/Lycra. Ladies knitted jumper 1996-2001
One large red sock by Shiloh Spinners Ltd "Naturally Chrome" Sahde Flash 10 Nm (60 Ne). 62% Acrylic, 38% cotton. Cotton sock 1996-2001
A ladies buttoned top, label: a quality garment by Treble-o/Shiloh Spinners Ltd Woodland 8.ONe (13.5 Nm), 58% acrylic, 25% viscose, 17% linen. Ladies buttoned top 1996-2001
A sample book from Shiloh Spinners Ltd showing slub yarns, a Shiloh speciality. Sample book of slub yarns 1996-2001
A collection of product samples (including sample booklets), yarns (including some partially processed couloured yarns) and fabric swatches made at Shiloh Spinners Ltd between 1996 and 2001 or made with yarns spun there during this period. Product samples, yarn and swatches 1996-2001
Ellipsograph devised in 1840 by John Hick of Bolton, in box Ellipsograph devised in 1840 by John Hick of Bolton 1840
Silver gelatin photograph entitled 'Post Office from a car', by Humphrey Spender, Bolton, 1937. Three women talking in the street. Post Office From a Car 1937
Lapel badge, Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway, Railway Service no.B6859. Overall: 7 mm x 27 mm. Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway lapel badge
One green sock, Shiloh Spinners Horizon, 2/28 Nm 2/17 Ne, 55% modal, 45% acrylic. Green sock by Shiloh Spinners Ltd 1996-2001
Pair of opaque polythene disposable overshoes, and one opaque polythene disposable round hat, by Kanga Hospital Products Limited, Bolton, England, 1975-1981 Pair of opaque polythene disposable overshoes 1975-1981
One cop of small grey yarn, labelled: 2/34 Nm High, Bulk Courtelle. Shade: medium grey. Batch num: 291. Cop of grey yarn by Shiloh Spinners Ltd 1996 - 2001
Black and gray child knitted jumper, 1-1 1/2 years old, Velawood knitwear manufactures, by Shiloh Spinners Ltd. Nostalgia 1.9 Ne (3.2 Nm), 100% acrylic. Childs Knitted Jumper by Shiloh Spinners Ltd 1996-2001
Child's knitted jumper, blue green and white, The Sweater Shop 7-8 years, Shiloh Spinning Ltd, coin 4.5 (Q.7 Ne) 50% cotton 50% acrylic. Child's knitted jumper by Shiloh Spinners Ltd 1996-2001