Flying Shuttle

John Kay's flying shuttle transformed textile production in the early 1800s by allowing weaving looms to be much wider than previously and enabling later mechanisation. This example was made in Glasgow.

Museum reference:
NLC-2006-223
Date:
1800
Made by:
J Carrick
Place Made:
Glasgow
Dimensions:
height: 29mm
width: 368mm
depth: 37mm
Materials:
wood, steel, ceramic

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