A woman wrapping lint in packages, in a factory producing lint

Date:: 10 Feb 1939

Reference:: MED01/01/0257

Type:: Photograph (Print)

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Description

The original caption may contain language which is historic and which may no longer be considered appropriate. It has been retained in the record in the interest of historical accuracy.

The caption on the reverse of the photograph reads: “How lint is made. Lint, both plain and boric, is made from a cotton material, the process for both varieties being the same, except that the latter is impregnated with boric acid in solution and is tinted a pale pink colour to make it easily recognisable. Photo shows:- Wrapping up cut lint in packages ready for despatch.”

The location of the factory shown in this photograph is not known. See also MED01/01/0253-0256 and MED01/01/0258. High-resolution copies of this image are available for free for non-commercial use. Please Enquire to place an order.

Content

This is part of the Series: MED01/01 Series of prints; within the Collection: MED01 Topical Press Agency Medical Collection

Rights

Source: Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Topical Press Agency Limited

Photographer: Harrison, Norman Kingsley

Keywords

Factory, Industrial Heritage, People At Work, Women's History