Sample of Richards Knitwear Yarn KW35/10 354
ManufacturerMade by
Richards
(Broadford Works, 1808 - 2002)
Date1978-2002
Object NameSample
Mediumcard, yarn (acrylic, cotton and flax)
ClassificationsTextile Industry
DimensionsApproximately (Height x Diameter): 183 × 215mm
AcquisitionPresented in 2019.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS095569.87
About MeA cone of pink yarn wound around a carboard cone. The inside of the cone has two adhesive labels:One label is printed: "RICHARDS LIMITED // ABERDEEN // 0224 630243 // Telex: 73101 RICTEX G. // YARN // TEX: KW35\10 // NM: 354 // Rose/Pale Lavender // 40/3".
The second label is printed: RICHARDS LTD. // COUNT 2.9 Wstd // STYLE: KW 35/10 // COL: 35G // D\LOT: 40/J [hard to read]".