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Product Sample for Richards plc Knitwear Effect Yarns
Image Not Available for Product Sample for Richards plc Knitwear Effect Yarns

Product Sample for Richards plc Knitwear Effect Yarns

Manufacturer (Broadford Works, 1808 - 2002)
Datec. 1988
Object NameSample
Mediumcard, yarn (82% acrylic, 10% wool, 7% polyester, 1% nylon)
ClassificationsTextile Industry
Dimensions29 x 21cm
AcquisitionTransferred in 2011 from Libraries and Information Services.
LocationView by Appointment
Object numberABDMS087998
About MeGrey A4 laminated 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. A card of sample yarns is secured inside the folder with an adhesive, with the yarn identified with a yarn number. The back cover has a list of international representatives for machine knitted yarns.

A printed label inside cover reads: "KW 549 BRUSHSTROKE / 3.8 WSTD NM 4.3 / 82% ACRYLIC, 10% WOOL / 7% POLYESTER, 1% NYLON".

Yarn numbers: 2335, 2336, 2337, 2338.