Sample of Richards Knitwear Yarn KW178
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 numberABDMS095569.65
About MeA length of multi-coloured boucle yarn very loosely tied together at both ends, with a blue and white label identifying the yarn composition.The label is printed: "RICHARDS // plc // ABERDEEN", underneath is handwritten: "KW178 300 TEX // BROWN BEIGE // CADMIUM/PURPLE/TROPIC".
