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Laundry Marking Machine - 'The British', 1940s
Reg. No: ST 023759
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- Summary:
- "The British" marking machine used for laundry marking.
This is probably a ribbon-type laundry marking machine to mark clothing. This type of machine uses a lever principle for setting the mark. The lever is attached directly to the type wheels, each of which contains numerals and alphabet. - Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Hardie Trading Co, 1954
| Discipline: | Technology |
| Dimensions: | 370 mm (Height), 810 mm (Width), 310 mm (Length) |
More information
| Tagged with: | printing, 13242 |
| Themes this item is part of: | Information & Communication Collection |
| Primary Classification: | COMMUNICATIONS |
| Secondary Classification: | Printing |
| Tertiary Classification: | printers |
| Inscriptions: | Metal plate: CROSLAND-JENNER PATENT THE "BRITISH" MARKING MACHINE A & C JENNER MITCHAM SURREY No 844 |
| Original Owner: | Hardie Trading Co, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, pre 1954 |
| References: | http://www.tpub.com/content/administration/14239/css/14239_92.htm - accessed 20 November 2008 |
Comments
has an identical machine, serial no. 2473. Its anvil is missing, but replaced by one made of hardwood. It is NOT a ribbon type machine, but has a reservoir which inks a felt pad when the machine is closed; when the machine is opened the pad in turn inks the type.