Heckling flax: The machines were belt-driven and power, either water or steam, was transmitted by overhead line shafting. Engraving, London, c1850.

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Heckling flax: The machines were belt-driven and power, either water or steam, was transmitted by overhead line shafting. Engraving, London, c1850.

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