What was the 'Piecer's' job in a textile factory?
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Correct answer: To lean into moving spinning frames and rejoin any broken threads
Piecing was a dangerous job usually performed by children. They had to keep the machines running by quickly repairing broken yarn, often resulting in fingers being caught in the moving parts.
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