Film Number |
10991 |
Title |
FIBRE TO FROCK |
Producer |
A Mabwheel Film |
Date |
*1947/9 |
Gauge |
16mm |
Colour |
b/w & colour |
Sound |
silent |
Running Time |
14 mins 25 secs |
Description |
The raw cotton arrives at the mill and the various manufacturing processes begin including carding, spinning and coning to produce a finished thread. Next the thread is woven into fabric material and the cloth is inspected. A fashion show to a large group of spectators shows off the latest fashions followed by a women putting on a gramaphone record. At the India Mills in Darwen we see women working at various spinning machines and a group shot of all the mill girls. The film ends with a selection of dress fabrics by John Thompson Ltd. |
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