Film and Photo Collections
Coloured Woven Cloth Production by Barden Mill Co., (Burnley) Ltd.
Resource verified by SHCG editorial group
Host: North West Film Archive
Date(s): 1949-1950
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 UniversityMinshull House
47-49 Chorlton Street
Manchester
M1 3EU
United Kingdom
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