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 |