KNITTING MACHINE, Socks

T1985.5

'THE GRISWOLD/ GRISWOLD & HAINWORTH LIMITED/ TRADE MARK/ NO 43918'
'I.L. BERRIDGE & CO. LEICESTER'.
On plate side 'THE GRISWOLD STOCKING KNITTING PATENTS'.
1st one listed 1873, last patent date listed 1886.
Attachments/Accessories - 2 tools
- set of weights
- pulley wheel??
- stitch holder?
- 2 instruments for picking up dropped stitches.
- skein holder
- wool ball holder
- spare needles in tin.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: T1985.5
Accession Date: 1 Jan 1970
Credit: J & A Smithson Family

Material

Metal0 - Whole
Wood

Measurement

height660mm
width330mm

 

 

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