Shows methods of spinning that were practised before the Industrial Revolution, and so elucidates the basic operations of the mechanical spindle. Shows the opening out and carding of wool and cotton by hand.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
004968
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Fibers
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Spinning
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Textile fabrics
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Textile industry
Crafts & Visual Arts → Handicraft
Crafts & Visual Arts → Spinning
Crafts & Visual Arts → Textile crafts
Crafts & Visual Arts → Textile fabrics
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)