Weaving shed, Erskine Beveridge & Company's St Leonard's Factory, Dunfermline, Scotland
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

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