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Image Not Available for Sample of Richards Knitwear Yarn KW178
Sample of Richards Knitwear Yarn KW178
Image Not Available for Sample of Richards Knitwear Yarn KW178

Sample of Richards Knitwear Yarn KW178

Manufacturer (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 numberABDMS095569.69
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 // Limited // ABERDEEN", underneath is handwritten: "KW178 // 859 GREY // PLUM/APRICOT/GOLD".