Product Sample for Richards plc Knitwear Effect Yarns
ManufacturerManufactured by
Richards
(Broadford Works, 1808 - 2002)
Datec. 1990
Object NameSample
Mediumcard, yarn (44% wool, 42% acrylic, 7% silk, 7% nylon)
ClassificationsTextile Industry
Dimensions29 x 21cm
AcquisitionTransferred in 2011 from Libraries and Information Services.
LocationView by Appointment
Object numberABDMS088010
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. 3 cards of sample yarns are secured inside the folder with an adhesive, with the yarn identified with a yarn number. A sample of knitted yarn is secured inside the cover. The back cover has a list of international representatives for machine knitted yarns.A printed label inside cover reads: "KW 786 TWEEDSILK / 4.4 WSTD NM 5.1 / 44% WOOL. 42% ACRYLIC / 7% SILK. 7% NYLON"
Yarn numbers: 2655, 2654, 2645, 2641, 2653, 2640, 2643.
