Historical gut strings manufacturing: cleaning with the thimble
The last cleaning passage of the fresh gut was made using a copper thimble, pressing hard the thumb on the index finger. They did this 3 times a day for almost one week, using chemicals, and standing behind big tables with a parapet to protect them...
G. P. Pinaroli, Polyanthea Technica, Roma 1718-32
Catalogue from Mirecourt, 1912
Factory La Bella, New York Long Island, 1940/50 (courtesy of mr. Daniel Mari)
Factory La Bella, New York Long Island, 1940/50 (courtesy of mr. Daniel Mari)
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