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British Ropes Ltd
Unknown, 1890, Photograph
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British Ropes Ltd
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Item no
38637
Title
British Ropes Ltd
Description
British Ropes Ltd . Rounders
Artist / maker
Unknown
Engraver
Unknown
Date
1890
Size
7.4 x 11.0 cm
Type
Photograph
Originally called Edinburgh Roperie and Sailcloth , the company was established in 1750 and was acquired by British Ropes Ltd in 1926. The Leith plant closed in 1971.
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Leith Miscellany XIII
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