Sample of Richards Knitwear Yarn KW146
ManufacturerMade by
Richards
(Broadford Works, 1808 - 2002)
Date1978-2002
Object NameSample
Mediumcard, yarn (acrylic, cotton and flax)
ClassificationsTextile Industry
DimensionsApproximately (Height x Width): 260 × 70mm
AcquisitionPresented in 2019.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS095569.61
About MeA length of cream and blue slub yarn very loosely tied together at both ends, with a blue and white label identifying the yarn composition.The label is printed: "RICHARDS // Limited // ABERDEEN", underneath is handwritten: "KW146 500 TEX // ACR/COTTON/MOHAIR // BURNT GOLD/P. TURQ. // NAVY/ROYAL // PRIMROSE".
