Collected by Dorothy Brumby in relation to Great Western ResearchOval Shaped Portrait of gentleman in suite with large handlebar mustache The More Studio Gore

Sepia Photograph; large group of People around a wine press

2 Colour slides of large wine barrels in a shed. 1984winery

When the fabric is removed from the loom it is often stiff, rough and uneven. There are a number of finishing processes, both mechanical and chemical that give wool fabrics their special look and feel. The fabric is often scoured again to remove oils and dirt picked up during manufacture. It is then pressed. For a soft and fluffy surface, the fabric is brushed. For a smooth surface, it is shorn. For centuries, machines similar to this teasle gig were used to finish fabrics. It uses the prickly flower head off the teasle plant (Dispsacus Fullonum) to do the delicate work to raise the surface, or nap, the woollen cloth. At least 1,500 teasle heads are needed for one gig. The teasel is a thistle like plant whose dried heads are used on the teasel gig. They are fixed to frames around the drum, or gig. The gig turns in the opposite direction to the flow of the cloth until the nap is raised. Also spelled as Teazel Gig.Large metal machine with wooden rollers and teasel covered drum.textile finishing, raising, raising machinery, teasel gig, fabric, wool processing, plants, thistle, drum

NoneA large spanner with hole on one end and lever shaped handleNonetrades, tools

Large metal toy train, battery operated , plastic undercarriagetoys, general

Large butter knife with leaf pattern on blade and engraved handle.EP on NSdomestic items, cutlery

Large pearl with gold filigree work on base of hat pincostume accessories, hat accessories

Rupert Schwerzman studio portrait taken in 1887.Rupert Schwerzman as a child. Wearing a large hat and sailor suit.rupert schwerzman, 1887, son of dora both

Large metal tankard with curved handle made of Brittania metaldomestic items, food & drink consumption

Large brass kettle on four legged stand. Wooden handledomestic items, heating

Large pottery chamber pot with decorative lid. Metal handle.domestic items, containers

Large cow bell which could be strapped to a cow neckband.rural industry, livestock

Found in the grounds of Schwerkolt Cottage by Donor.Large four pronged pitchfork with a small shaft for a handle.Handle is missing.rural industry, agriculture

Metal pick with sharp edge and large hole formed for handle.mining, equipment

Large buff and dark blue music book with paper cover.No.8 Popular Piano Duets ---- Waves of Ocean Blake.books, music

Blackburn Elderly Citizens Club on a tour in 1983.Coloured photograph of a large group waiting to get on a bus in 1983.blackburn elderly citizens club, blackburn

Large double ended with third spanner hole in the middle of the barmaintenance, building, mechanic, farming

Used in carpenteringSpokeshaves. 3 large and 2 small blades with wooden handlesOn Largest: "Isaac Greaves"

Used in carpenteringSpokeshaves. 3 large and 2 small blades with wooden handlesOn Largest: "Isaac Greaves"

Used in carpenteringSpokeshaves. 3 large and 2 small blades with wooden handlesOn Largest: "Isaac Greaves"

Used in carpenteringSpokeshaves. 3 large and 2 small blades with wooden handlesOn Largest: "Isaac Greaves"