1964.109

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ID Number

1964.109

Category

T&E For Science & Technology

Sub-category

weights and measures T&E

Item Name

lace jenny

Maker

Taylor Bros.

Materials

METAL, IRON METAL, BRASS METAL, STEEL

Measurements

overall: 12 7/8 in x 10 1/4 in

Description

cast iron, brass and steel; trilobate base; axle and worm gear; dial and indicator; crack operated; entwining vine and leaves ornamentation; dial calibrated 0 to 120; plexiglass wheel added September 1981 suggests an original brass wheel was attached

History

Used in a dry goods store in the mid 19th centruy. Used to wind lace onto cards for re-sale, the yardage meter on the brass dial counted the length of material wound onto the card.

Collection Name

Museum Windsor

Subject (Fre)

Y

Subjects

Nottingham place

Stores & shops / Magasins & Boutiques subject

Taylor Bros. organization