Touwslagerij in Soest, 1920

W.P.A. Smit, 1920

Man twisting a rope at Ruger's rope factory in Soest. He twines three strands into a cord with the help of a spindle. The three strands run through the slots of the spindle. In a jute bag tied around the waist is the raw material to be spun, the unspun hemp.

Reference:
Smit, W. P. A. (1920). Touwslagerij in Soest. [photograph]. Collectie Gelderland, (AA 91255). Nederlands Openluchtmuseum