Photo depicts the interior of a shearing shed with shearing taking place. The shed is located in New South Wales and this photo would appear to date from the turn of the century. Presumably the Philadelphia Museum inscription on the front indicates that either this photo is from their collection (unlikely) or that it was commissioned by them for selling / distribution.Photograph, 'Shearing Sheep', 1900-10 (Philadelphia Museum). Caption on reverse of photograph - 'Shearing Sheep', (Philadelphia Museum) c.1900-10.SHEARING SHEEP / NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA / THE PHILADELPHIA MUSEUMshearing shearing sheds, philadelphia museum, shearing, shearing sheds

Printing block with illustration of wool press manufactured by Humble and Sons.Printing plate with illustration of wool press manufactured by Humble and Sons.SHEEP CATALOGUE (red marker) WOODEN BOX SHED PRESS (blue pen)wool bales sheep stations - management, humble and sons pty ltd, wool press, wool bales, sheep stations - management

Printing block with illustration of wool press manufactured by Humble and Sons.Printing plate with illustration of wool press manufactured by Humble and Sons.WOODEN BOX SHED PRESS (Pen)wool bales sheep stations - management, humble and sons pty ltd, wool press, wool bales, sheep stations - management

Weaving is the interlacing of two yarns, one at right angles to the other. Yarns that run the length of the fabric are called the warp. Yarns that run across the fabric are called the weft. Most woven fabrics are produced on a loom. The warp yarns are raised to form an opening - the shed. The weft carrier, usually the shuttle, shoots through the shed. Then the warp yarns change position up and down. Finally, the weft is pushed tight against the previous yarns, gradually building up the fabric. Hattersley dobby loom. In working order, black painted cast iron.weaving, george hattersley and sons ltd, weaving machinery, loom, wool processing, textile industry

Weaving is the interlacing of two yarns, one at right angles to the other. Yarns that run the length of the fabric are called the warp. Yarns that run across the fabric are called the weft. Most woven fabrics are produced on a loom. The warp yarns are raised to form an opening - the shed. The weft carrier, usually the shuttle, shoots through the shed. Then the warp yarns change position up and down. Finally, the weft is pushed tight against the previous yarns, gradually building up the fabric. Hattersley treadle loom (revolving box hand loom). Beam of loom was removed and sent to Foster Valley Mill in 1989 to be returned via Tom Crocker. The National Wool Museum gratefully acknowledges the contribution of Mr Fred Murgatroyd & Mr Bernard Tolan in making this Hattersley Loom Operational. Green painted Hattersley treadle loom (revolving box hand loom).weaving, george hattersley and sons ltd, weaving machinery, wool processing, loom, restoration

Combing removes the short or broken fibres and draws out the long fibres into even strands suitable for spinning. The process is necessary to produce long and soft strands needed for worsted yarn. These machines remove the short fibres and blend the remaining long fibres together to form the top. The short fibres that are removed, known as the noil, are used in the woollen system. The long fibres are drawn together, ready for spinning. To retain as many of the valuable long fibres as possible, a skilled operator always needed to be on duty in the factory to precisely set the machine. A Nobel Comb separates short (Noils) fibres while also blending long (Tops) fibres together. The long fibres are used for worsted materials while the short fibres are used for woollen fabrics. Woollen materials are soft, bulky and fuzzy, such as a picnic blanket; whereas worsted materials are fine, smooth and crisp, such as a suit jacket. The Valley Worsted Mills in Geelong, now the Little Creatures Brewery, ran 12 noble combs up until 1981. Gold plaque on display with machine until 2018 read: G.H. Mitchell & Son, Adelaide have celebrated 125 Years of involvement with the Australian Wool Processing Industry by contributing the funds necessary to restore The Carding Machine, Noble Comb & The Gill Box.Noble Comb with plates - 'Prince Smith & Sons, Burlington Shed, Keishley' (One plate located on each gear box). 'Prince Smith & Sons, Burlington Shed, Keishley' (One plate located on each gear box).wool manufacturing, noble comb, textile industry, geelong, little creatures brewery, valley worsted mills, fibres, wool, factory

Used in the 'Woolbrook' shearing shed.

Depicts the old Canowie Shed showing a close up view of the roof and elevated portion. Taken by John Bailey in South Australia at the request of Gael Shannon (former NWM employee).

Depicts Bungaree Shed, a big old store structure with the original part being commenced in 1842. Taken by John Bailey in South Australia at the request of Gael Shannon (former NWM employee).

Depicts Bungaree Shed, a big old store structure with the original part being commenced in 1842. Taken by John Bailey in South Australia at the request of Gael Shannon (former NWM employee).

Depicts the old Canowie Shed roof clearly showing the skylights.Taken by John Bailey in South Australia at the request of Gael Shannon (former NWM employee).

Depicts the old Canowie Shed showing the 8 metre diameter Southern Cross windmill. Taken by John Bailey in South Australia at the request of Gael Shannon (former NWM employee).

Depicts the old Canowie Shed showing the roof line and entrance for the sheep. Taken by John Bailey in South Australia at the request of Gael Shannon (former NWM employee).

Depicts the old Canowie Shed showing the water tank, windmill, and pens.Taken by John Bailey in South Australia at the request of Gael Shannon (former NWM employee).

Depicts a close up view of the old Canowie Shed with pens.Taken by John Bailey in South Australia at the request of Gael Shannon (former NWM employee).

Depicts Bungaree Shed, a big old store structure with the original part being commenced in 1842. Shows the pens with fencing - particularly vertical slats. Taken by John Bailey in South Australia at the request of Gael Shannon (former NWM employee).

Depicts the old Canowie Shed showing the elevated portion on the right to accommodate the top of a "Ferrier" 2 man wool press. Remains of dry stone wall in foreground.. Taken by John Bailey in South Australia at the request of Gael Shannon (former NWM employee).

Depicts Bungaree Shed, a big old store structure with the original part being commenced in 1842. The overgrown yard and old stonework can be seen clearly. Taken by John Bailey in South Australia at the request of Gael Shannon (former NWM employee).

Depicts the old Canowie Shed with 5 count out pens. Taken by John Bailey in South Australia at the request of Gael Shannon (former NWM employee).

Depicts Booyoolee Shed, which was built in 1856 and demolished in 1989. View of top of building. The three flaps could be opened to allow ventilation. Taken by John Bailey in South Australia at the request of Gael Shannon (former NWM employee).

Depicts the old Canowie Shed with its large 8 metre Southern Cross windmill. Taken by John Bailey in South Australia at the request of Gael Shannon (former NWM employee).

Depicts the old Canowie Shed Taken by John Bailey in South Australia at the request of Gael Shannon (former NWM employee).

Depicts Booyoolee Shed, which was built in 1856 and demolished in 1989. Taken by John Bailey in South Australia at the request of Gael Shannon (former NWM employee).

Depicts Bungaree Shed, a big old store structure with the original part being commenced in 1842. The shed on the left has gratings in it. Shed on right has windows for light and ventilation. Taken by John Bailey in South Australia at the request of Gael Shannon (former NWM employee).

Depicts Booyoolee Shed, which was built in 1856 and demolished in 1989. View from east side of shed. A modern version of a "stobie" pole can be seen, which was used to carry 240 volt power to shed to drive the overhead, enabling the old combustion engine to be dispensed with. Taken by John Bailey in South Australia at the request of Gael Shannon (former NWM employee).