From Wool to Wearer

Synopsis

A survey of the work done in the factory of Peter Scott Ltd, with emphasis on the manufacture of’Pesco’ garments. Shows shearing of sheep, spinning, hand knitting machine, binding and seaming, scouring, boarding, trimming, packing, mannequin parade.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. st. b&w. 30 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1913

Availability

Special loan only

Uses

Certificate in industrial archaeology - textile industry; factory production.*

Subjects

Technology

Keywords

clothing industries; industrial archaeology; sheep; textile industries; wool textile industries

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Production Company

Name

Tyler

Sponsor

Name

Scott (Peter) Ltd

Distributor

Name

Scott (Peter) & Company