Tannery, South Molton (Charles Pearce & Sons Ltd) ([1930?])
| Repository | Library | Shelf |
|---|---|---|
| Devon | West Country Studies | OPh |
Illustration Reference
P&D44729
Location
CD 153 DVD 23
Publication Details
Scope and Content
This photograph shows men working the tan pits inside the building.
Duck boards or similar cover some of the pits to provide access. There is a moveable launder in the centre, bringing ooze or water to one of the pits. What looks like a stack of hides stand by the window.
Information kindly provided by Martin Bodman.
Duck boards or similar cover some of the pits to provide access. There is a moveable launder in the centre, bringing ooze or water to one of the pits. What looks like a stack of hides stand by the window.
Information kindly provided by Martin Bodman.
Format
Photograph
Dimensions
111x149mm
Note
One of a series of photographs stuck in a promotional folder for Charles Pearce & Sons (South Molton) Ltd, Home & Export Tanners & Curriers. Managing Director: Charles Pearce. Tannery, South Molton, N. Devon. Established 1883. Photograph forms panorama with P&D44730.
Places
Aspects
Exteriors
Counties
Subjects
Dates
1930