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Hosiery Manufacturing in Nithsdale

Glove in production - stage 4

Period:
20th Century
Description:
Gloves were then steam pressed on a brass hand shaped mould.  The mould was hollow and was attached to steam pipes.
Place of Production:
J & D McGeorge Ltd, Irongray Road, Dumfries
Materials/Media:
wool
Dimensions:
length 270mm, width 100mm
Source:
Dumfries Museum & Camera Obscura
Accession number:
DUMFM:1991.33.4, DUMFM:1991.33.11
Digital Number:
DMTX018n
Copyright:
Dumfries & Galloway Council