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Coloured Woven Cloth Production by Barden Mill Co., (Burnley) Ltd.

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Host: North West Film Archive

Notes:

Part of the Sam Hanna Collection, this film provides a detailed look at the stages of cloth production at the Barden Mill Company in Burnley. Portrays the design, preparation, weaving, inspection and distribution of cloth, with the involvement of skilled craftsmen, mill workers and several types of machinery. The film concludes at the works canteen where Christmas dinner is prepared and served to the employees.

Keywords:

design mill weaving loom warp jacquard handloom christmas

SHIC codes:

1.1161,,4.5312,4.5313,4.5323

Address:

The Manchester Metropolitan University
Minshull House
47-49 Chorlton Street
Manchester
M1 3EU
United Kingdom

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