Doubling Collection

Dean Mills Cotton Mill
Women working in the doubling- room at Dean Mills cotton-mill (between Bolton & Manchester, Lancashire)

Doubling silk, 1843
3480222 Doubling silk, 1843; (add.info.: Doubling silk: Lombes silk mill, Derby, In this process two or more of the spun threads were laid parallel on a bobbin ready to be twisted on the throwing)

The Preston Guild Festival, the Trades Procession doubling at the Triumphal Arch, London-Road (engraving)
1587828 The Preston Guild Festival, the Trades Procession doubling at the Triumphal Arch, London-Road (engraving) by English School

Silk (engraving)
5221713 Silk (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silk. From Illustrations of Useful Arts and Manufactures by Charles Tomlinson (SPCK)

Doubling the drawings in a Yorkshire flax mill. Date: 1843

The Soudan, the Battle of Tamasi, 13 March (engraving)
1061717 The Soudan, the Battle of Tamasi, 13 March (engraving) by Villiers, Frederic (1851-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Soudan, the Battle of Tamasi, 13 March)

Military Sports, a Gymkhana in Barbadoes (engraving)
1051366 Military Sports, a Gymkhana in Barbadoes (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Military Sports, a Gymkhana in Barbadoes)

The Review before the Queen in Phoenix Park, Bluejackets doubling past the Saluting Point (litho)
1048640 The Review before the Queen in Phoenix Park, Bluejackets doubling past the Saluting Point (litho) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Our Near Neighbour, Mars (litho)
1627911 Our Near Neighbour, Mars (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Near Neighbour, Mars. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 16 February 1895)

Dean Mills 1851
Female workers in the doubling room at Dean Mills, a patterned textile factory in Barrow owned by Robert Gardner who turned it into a model industrial estate with housing

Silk-doublers at work 1843
Female silk doublers at their wheels at the Old Silk Mill, Derby. Date: 1843

DOUBLING AND UNTANGLING
THE DOUBLING OF THE TWISTS and THE UNTANGLING OF THE SKAINES (skeins) Date: circa 1730

DEAN MILLS / LANCASHIRE
The doubling room at Dean Mills, Lancashire, a cotton mill. Date: 1851

Doubling frame in a large woollen mill, Lawrence, Massachusetts, USA, early 20th century(?). Stereoscopic card. Detail

Silk Manufacture in China. 19th century

Machines for silk manufacture, 18th century.. Machines for silk manufacture- reeling, winding, throwsting, doubling and warping, 18th century

A Revolution in Sock Knitting, WW1 Australian leaflet
Front cover of a leaflet issued by Parmer & Company of Sydney, Australia, instructing knitters on how to knit two socks at the same time on a single set of knitting needles

Hospital Reading Lesson
Four little girls enjoying a reading lesson in hospital, with their nurse doubling up as a teacher. Date: early 1930s

Which was Passing Off in Much the Usual Manner When, in Doubling for the Twentieth Time, my Foot Caught in a Hole, and I Fell, 1888 Engraving

Two young boys (6-7) riding tricycle in park, (B&W), portrait

Which was Passing Off in Much the Usual Manner When, in Doubling for the Twentieth Time, my Foot Caught in a Hole, and I Fell, 1888 Engraving

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"Doubling: A Journey Through Time and Industries" Step back in time to the bustling Dean Mills Cotton Mill, where the spirit of hard work and innovation thrived. The Preston Guild Festival comes alive with the Trades Procession doubling at the Triumphal Arch, a sight that captured the essence of community unity. London-Road engraving showcases the artistry behind silk production, as skilled craftsmen meticulously weave their magic. Meanwhile, in a Yorkshire flax mill, drawings are doubled to perfection, showcasing the precision and dedication of workers. The Battle of Tamasi engraving takes us to The Soudan, where bravery knows no bounds. Witnessing military sports at a Gymkhana in Barbadoes engraving reminds us of strength and camaraderie among soldiers. In Phoenix Park's Review before the Queen litho print, Bluejackets double past the Saluting Point with pride and honor. Our Near Neighbour Mars litho print sparks curiosity about what lies beyond our planet's boundaries. Dean Mills 1851 stands tall as a testament to Lancashire's industrial prowess. Silk-doublers diligently working in 1843 exemplify craftsmanship passed down through generations. "Doubling and Untangling" symbolizes overcoming challenges with determination while embracing complexity head-on. Dean Mills' legacy continues to inspire progress and innovation within Lancashire's rich history. So join us on this captivating journey through time as we explore various industries that have embraced "doubling" - an art form that has shaped communities worldwide for centuries.