Calico Printing Association Mechanics
1926
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Photograph of the mechanics from the C.P.A. in Barrhead
Title:
Calico Printing Association Mechanics
Date of work:
1926
Search dates:
09 Apr 1973 - 09 Apr 1973
Reference number:
1796
Level of description:
Item
Type of materials:
IMG
Source:
Oversize
Access restrictions:
Unrestricted
Use restrictions:
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General notes:
In 1926, these mechanics were part of the declining Calico Printers Association which had been formed in 1902 to merge all fims in the calico printing trade. The headquarters were in Manchester, then the hub of the cotton trade. The cotton trade declined after World War 1 and the C.P.A. started to close the smaller works in Scotland. During the trade depression of the 1930s, the larger works were closed e.g. South Arthurlie Printworks. The textile industry of the Levern lasted for over 200 years from 1750, dwindling to a few, specialist firms in the 1970s. Their goods were transported all over the world but mainly to India and South America.
Language:
English
Record number:
9262902