Glove in production - stage 1
This first stage was produced on the
Spiers Glove Circular Machine. These machines were steam
powered and produced gloves in the form of a long tube.
Originally worked by hand, these machines were rebuilt after World
War II and later run by individual electric motors.
Object no :
DMTX015n
Collection :
Creator :
J & D McGeorge Ltd
Place of Production :
J & D McGeorge Ltd, Irongray Road, Dumfries
Dimensions :
length 160mm, width 100mm
Materials :
wool
Location :
NA
Accession number :
DUMFM:1991.33.1
Copyright :
Dumfries & Galloway Council