Title
Weaving shed, Erskine Beveridge & Company's St Leonard's Factory, Dunfermline, Scotland
Caption
Weaving shed, Erskine Beveridge & Company's St Leonard's Factory, Dunfermline, Scotland. This shed contained nearly 1,000 Jacquard power looms for weaving linen damask. The belt and shaft drive transmitting power to the looms from a distant steam engine is clearly visible. From "Great Industries of Great Britain" (London, c1880). Engraving.
Date
19th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07112_009932P
License type
Rights managed
Available size
26,1Mb (3,1Mb) / 11,8in x 8,6in / 3543 x 2570 (300dpi)