The essential parts of a 19th Century spinning mule that spins textile fibres from the Fly Frame cotton machine that draws and twists the fine gossamer film (sliver), into yarn.

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Size: 4333px × 3300px
Location: Great Britain
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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