Photograph, Multiple Spindle Carving Machine


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Photographs
Furniture Industry Archives ➔ Photograph, Multiple Spindle Carving Machine

Identifier:
2015.1.149
Description:
A furniture worker operates machinery that has eight rotating spindles. As the success of the furniture industry pressed on, factories met demands by increasing production. Multiple carving machines proved to be efficient and accurate with a skilled operator. Spindle machines replaced the need for traditional, time-consuming hand carving methods. 
Date:
circa 1930
Materials:
Paper, Negative
Dimensions:
8" h 10" w
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Collection Tier:
Tier 2
Source:
Museum Collection

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