The Pen Museum
Joseph Gillott was known as a good employer by the standards of the day. Nevertheless he became extremely rich and was not known for his philanthropy. He owned some of JMW Turner's early works amongst other things and left a valuable estate on his death.
Joseph Gillott was instrumental in automating pen nib manufacturing.
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| Rules and conditions in Gillott's factory |
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| A typical pen nib manufacturing scene |
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| Display case of Gillott's pens |
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