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Name/Title Counting Glass
Measurements H 0.9 W 3.1 D 1.8cm (H 3/8 W 1 1/4 D 11/16")
Media/Materials brass/metal
glass
Description Counting Glass. Used by weavers to check their fabric. When unfolded for use, forms a U-shape with small lense on one limb, and the eyepiece (brass plate with a cross-shaped hole through it) on the other limb.
Theme Our History --South Lanarkshire History --South Lanarkshire Working Life --Weaving
Signature/Marks Insc: Y
Mark: N
DAVISON, GLASGOW
Accession No JHM:1992:210

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