Model knitting machine

Model of a knitting machine from the McGeorge family, complete with an example of the knitting, marked "Andrew Landles Industry Merits Risk No Shields No 1" The model is housed in a small wood and glass case.

Object no :

DMTM006a, DMTM006b

Collection :

Hosiery Manufacturing in Nithsdale

Creator :

NA

Place of Production :

NA

Dimensions :

(case) height 435mm, (case) width 355mm

Materials :

wood, metal, glass

Location :

NA

Accession number :

DUMFM:1993.38

Copyright :

Dumfries & Galloway Council

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