Catalogue description Records of Moore and Wright, manufacturers of micrometers and engineers' precision tools

This record is held by Hawley Collection at Kelham Island Museum

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Title: Records of Moore and Wright, manufacturers of micrometers and engineers' precision tools
Description:

Technical papers concerning different types of micrometers, their adjustment and maintenance c1906-1972, and the tool setting gauge c1950; foremen's minutes and code of rules for peace time hours and employment 1945-1946; copy of catalogue of 1946; notes on the production of Stanley hand tools 1965; articles concerning precision gear machinery and components c1933-1966; advertising literature; product leaflets; correspondence and price lists c1910-1982; notes on the firm's history of 68 years of precision tool making from 1906 and 1974; production drawings c1960-1980.

 

Technical drawings etc of micrometers, Braille micrometers, gauges, callipers and associated components, 1929-1981 [TD70-205]. Also firms history [FH.177-179].
Date: 1906-1982
Held by: Hawley Collection at Kelham Island Museum, not available at The National Archives
Language: English
Creator:

Moore and Wright, manufacturers of micrometers and engineers' precision tools
Physical description: 3 boxes
Subjects:
  • Metal industry
Administrative / biographical background:

The firm was established by 1909 in Reed Street, Sheffield, described as manufacturers of engineers' tools.
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