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Dye bath paddle. A large flat piece of iron shaped like a bowtie, with a thin handle projecting from the centre.
"The textile industry developed during the 18th century with the introduction of mechanical methods of production. The demand for factory-made items also increased. At Garlogie Mill the 1830s beam engine supplemented the water-driven machinery for…
Dynamical top. A brass spinning top on a stand. The top has six knobs on its edge and three on its upper surface. On a rod projecting from the top is a paper disc divided into green, blue, red and yellow quarters.
Brass top on brass stand pivoting on jeweled insert to design described by James Clerk Maxwell in the paper ' '. The adjustments allow small changes to be made in the moments and products of inertia and also the position of the support to be…
Ear Rings Ear Ornament
Pair of ear-rings, made from gold beads and human hair. Hook decorated with a leaf-like design in gold.
Ear spools
decorate with metal bands in wood worn by witch doctors. Old label - "Worn lengua indians witch doctors. Chaco Paraguay. Presented Dr. J.W. Lindsay Paraguay 1909."
earring
Ear-ring, hoop and pendant. Pendant consists of turquoise stones cupped in brass, separated by pearl.
earring
Ear-ring, hoop and pendant. Pendant made up of turquoise stones capped in gold, separated by pearl, with a coral bead capped with gold at the base.