Sample of Richards Knitwear Yarn KW175
ManufacturerMade by
Richards
(Broadford Works, 1808 - 2002)
Date1978-2002
Object NameSample
Mediumcard, yarn (acrylic, cotton and flax)
ClassificationsTextile Industry
DimensionsApproximately (Height x Width): 480 × 70mm
AcquisitionPresented in 2019.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS095569.76
About MeA length of brown 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: "KW175 190 TEX // Sahara/Mustard // Cinnamon // Canvas".