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At the height of Belfast's linen industry in the 19th century, the city employed around 30,000 people in its linen mills. This workforce was essential to Belfast's economy, making it a major center for linen production globally. The industry began to decline in the 20th century, leading to a significant reduction in employment. By the late 20th century, the number of workers had decreased dramatically as the industry faced competition and changes in textile manufacturing.
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My Grandmother worked for the Dan River mills in Danville VA in spining room 8 does anyone have any photos or history of the early years at the mill she retired in 1944?
Go to the National Archives. They have many many pictures of the people who worked in mills.
Who was someone who worked in the mills and returned home to marry?
lowell mill girls
Where did Benjamin Banneker live when he was an adult?
Benjamin Banneker, a free black man, spent the majority of his life in Maryland: he was born in Baltimore County, and later lived in Ellicott's Mills (today known as Ellicott City). But he also lived and worked in the Capital District (today Washington DC), and he may also have lived and worked in Alexandria, Virginia.
What was Marquis Mills Converse life like before he made the Converse shoes?
Marquis Mills Converse worked for Beacon Falls Rubber Shoe store before he founded the Converse Rubber shoe company, if that is what you mean? hope it helps!
What did people in New England use from streams to run mills?
water
Who worked in the textile mills?
people
What did adults did in the 1900s?
They worked in mills, factories, or cotton mills. They worked for about 12-18 hours a day.(:
What did people do for fun in the early 1900s?
They worked in mills, factories, or cotton mills. They worked for about 12-18 hours a day.(:
What is a linen mill?
A linen mill is a facility where flax is processed to produce linen fabric. The process involves several stages, including retting, breaking, scutching, and spinning the flax fibers into yarn, which can then be woven or knitted into linen textiles. Linen mills have historically played a significant role in the textile industry, particularly in regions where flax is cultivated. Today, some linen mills continue traditional practices, while others may incorporate modern technology for efficiency.
My Grandmother worked for the Dan River mills in Danville VA in spining room 8 does anyone have any photos or history of the early years at the mill she retired in 1944?
Go to the National Archives. They have many many pictures of the people who worked in mills.
What is the Lowell Mill?
it is a mill in lowell, massachusets that people (especially females) worked in during the 1800
Who was someone who worked in the mills and returned home to marry?
lowell mill girls
What does a doffer girl do?
Doffer girls worked in mills. They took off the bobbins from spinning frames.
Who did Lowell mills hire?
young girls ages of 10 to middle aged women, 30-40 years old. most who worked at the mills were 24 years old
What was a dress made of that a medieval lady wore?
Generally they were wool. Under garments could be linen since there was no cotton mills in this time. ___ The upper classes also had silk dresses.
What cottage industry was replaced by mills?
Many people moved to the country, away from the mills.
Should people forbid puppy mills?
Yes, puppy mills should be forbidden
