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Sorting Rags
Sorting Rags
Sorting Rags

Sorting Rags

Associated (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1700s - 2022)
Associated (Aberdeen, Scotland)
Datemid 20th Century
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumcard
ClassificationsPapermaking
DimensionsOverall (Height x Width): 15.6 × 16cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1961 by A Pirie & Sons Ltd.
Copyright© A Pirie and Sons Ltd (2019)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS010510.2
Keywords
About MeSquare black and white photograph mounted on card, showing two women sorting rags by hand, removing buttons, hooks etc as well as removal of synthetic materials. All were harmful to the papermaking process. A typed number "2." has been applied in the lower right corner.

One of a series of 18 photographs illustrating the papermaking process at Stoneywood Mills.
Process Sample of Rags
Alexander Pirie & Sons Ltd
1897
Process Sample of Boiled and Bleached Rags
Alexander Pirie & Sons Ltd
1897
Alexander Pirie & Sons Ltd
mid 20th Century
Alexander Pirie & Sons Ltd
mid 20th Century
Process Sample of Refined Rag Pulp
Alexander Pirie & Sons Ltd
1897
Stoneywood Bi-Centenary Placemat
Stoneywood Papermill
1970
"Finspong House, Sweden" Trophy
Stoneywood Papermill
September 1990
Certificate of Foremanship
Stoneywood Papermill
1965
Raw Material Samples
Alexander Pirie & Sons Ltd
Booklet Stoneywood Paper Mills
Arjo Wiggins Teape
1960-1980
Molton Brown Whisky Sample Gift Box Xmas 2017
Stoneywood Papermill
08 February 2017
Molton Brown Whisky Sample Gift Box Xmas 2018
Stoneywood Papermill
17 January 2018