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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.
Image Not Available for Wood Pulp Going into Potchers to be Broken Up
Wood Pulp Going into Potchers to be Broken Up
Alexander Pirie & Sons Ltd
mid 20th Century
Image Not Available for Papermaking Process Photograph
Papermaking Process Photograph
Alexander Pirie & Sons Ltd
mid 20th Century
Image Not Available for Papermaking Process Photograph
Papermaking Process Photograph
Alexander Pirie & Sons Ltd
mid 20th Century
Image Not Available for Papermaking Beater
Papermaking Beater
Alexander Pirie & Sons Ltd
mid 20th Century
Image Not Available for Papermaking Process Photograph
Papermaking Process Photograph
Alexander Pirie & Sons Ltd
mid 20th Century
Image Not Available for Dandy Roll
Dandy Roll
Alexander Pirie & Sons Ltd
mid 20th Century
Process Sample of Rags
Process Sample of Rags
Alexander Pirie & Sons Ltd
1897
Process Sample of Boiled and Bleached Rags
Process Sample of Boiled and Bleached Rags
Alexander Pirie & Sons Ltd
1897
Process Sample of Refined Rag Pulp
Process Sample of Refined Rag Pulp
Alexander Pirie & Sons Ltd
1897
Stoneywood Bi-Centenary Placemat
Stoneywood Bi-Centenary Placemat
Stoneywood Papermill
1970
Plaque Commemorating 4 Royal Visits To Stoneywood
Plaque Commemorating 4 Royal Visits To Stoneywood
Stoneywood Papermill
"Finspong House, Sweden" Trophy
"Finspong House, Sweden" Trophy
Stoneywood Papermill
September 1990
"Stoneywood Mill" Texture Sleeve
"Stoneywood Mill" Texture Sleeve
Stoneywood Papermill
Image Not Available for Structural Work
Structural Work
Stoneywood Papermill
c. 1900
Certificate of Foremanship
Certificate of Foremanship
Stoneywood Papermill
1965
"Supratex - The Real Look Of Leather" Booklet Of Samples
"Supratex - The Real Look Of Leather" Booklet Of Samples
Stoneywood Papermill
Booklet Papermaking at Stoneywood Works workers manual
Booklet Papermaking at Stoneywood Works workers manual
Arjo Wiggins Teape
1947
Image Not Available for Papermaking Flow Chart
Papermaking Flow Chart
"Stoneywood Safety Competition Q2 2005 Most Improved Department Stoneywood Production" Plaque
"Stoneywood Safety Competition Q2 2005 Most Improved Department Stoneywood Production" Plaque
Stoneywood Papermill
2005
Raw Material Samples
Raw Material Samples
Alexander Pirie & Sons Ltd
Booklet Stoneywood Paper Mills
Booklet Stoneywood Paper Mills
Arjo Wiggins Teape
1960-1980
Image Not Available for Posters Of Manufacturing Process
Posters Of Manufacturing Process
Culter Mills Paper Company
Image Not Available for Posters Of Manufacturing Process
Posters Of Manufacturing Process
Culter Mills Paper Company
Molton Brown Whisky Sample Gift Box Xmas 2017
Molton Brown Whisky Sample Gift Box Xmas 2017
Stoneywood Papermill
08 February 2017