
3 3 c m
40cm
actual image size: 32cm x 25cm
Description
Model scale 1:32. The model is of a typical 18th century water-powered textile mill and is based on drawings of the Collycroft worsted mill in Bedworth, near Nuneaton, Warwickshire which was built c.1790. The interior contains a selection of textile machines employed in various proceses; weaving, winding, drawing or doubling, spinning; the machine operators are also shown. The model is finished for viewing from the front only, and is cut away to allow viewing of the interior.
Image Details
Image Ref.
10321403
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