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Name/Title Counting Glass
Measurements H 1 W 3.5 D 2cm (H 3/8 W 1 3/8 D 13/16")
Media/Materials steel/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 (steel plate with a slit hole through it) on the other limb.
Theme Our History --South Lanarkshire History --South Lanarkshire Working Life --Weaving
Signature/Marks Insc: Y
Mark: N
Back : J. LIZARS, GLASGOW, Front : 37 0.5
Accession No JHM:1987:569:A

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