Working History — 1885-1929
Cord twister's squirrel cage swift
Sindall's Silk Trimming factory was established in Dalston in 1864. During the early 20th century, the company became one of London's last surviving manufacturers of silk cord and braids. This squirrel cage swift was used for unwinding skeins of yarn.
- Category:
- Working History
- Object ID:
- DK88.119/1
- Object name:
- cord twister's squirrel cage swift
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Maddox, S.
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- Production date:
- 1885-1929
- Material:
wood
- Measurements/duration:
- H 1640 mm, W 350 mm, D 480 mm
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- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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