Product Sample for Richards plc Knitwear Effect Yarns
ManufacturerManufactured by
Richards
(Broadford Works, 1808 - 2002)
Datec. 1990
Object NameSample
Mediumcard, yarn (46% Acrylic, 40% viscose, 11% mohair, 3% nylon)
ClassificationsTextile Industry
Dimensions29 x 21cm
AcquisitionTransferred in 2011 from Libraries and Information Services.
LocationView by Appointment
Object numberABDMS087978
About MeGrey A4 card folder marked "Richards plc / SPINNERS OF KNITWEAR EFFECT YARNS / PO Box 71 Aberdeen AB9 8DT / Telephone 0224 630243 / Telex 73101" on the front cover. Three cards of sample yarns are secured inside the folder with an adhesive, with the yarn identified with a yarn number. The yarns are annotated and many have secondary numbers.A computer printed label inside cover reads: "KW 202 REFLECTIONS / 2.75 WSTD. NM 3.1 / 46% ACRYLIC, 40% VISCOSE, / 11% MOHAIR, 3% NYLON".
Yarn numbers: 1699, 1700, 1693, 1694, 1826 (2279), 1827 (2280), 1828 (2281), 1829 (2287), 1830(2282), 1831 (2294), 1832 (2283), 1833 (2284).
