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Film Number |
2782 |
Title |
SILK |
Producer |
GB Screen Services for Brocklehurst Whiston, Macclesfield. |
Date |
*1945 |
Gauge |
16mm |
Colour |
b/w |
Sound |
sound |
Running Time |
18 mins 35 secs |
Description |
Film made to advertise silk production at Brocklehurst Whiston Mill in Macclesfield. The process is shown from the beginning, taking silk from the silkworms, through twisting, testing and spinning into yarns and threads and on to the dyeing. Also weaving on jacquard looms and an explanation of block and screen printing. |
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