Knitting Machine, Model
- Object Name:
- Knitting Machine, Model
- Object ID:
- 1978.036
- Creator:
- Kidder, Daniel
Inventor - Place of Origin:
- Franklin, NH
- Date:
- 1868
- Description:
- Patent model for rotary knitting machine, patented by Daniel Kidder, Franklin, NH, 1868. Steel cylinder with vertical slots for needles, with outer rotating cylinder; on cast steel base, painted black. Outer cylinder has upright piece attached to side, stamped "D. KIDDER / FRANKLIN / N.H. / MAY 20 / 1868". Base has extension with two integral posts for spools, and thumb screw for clamping to table or bench. Came with attached paper tag: "No. 83,390 1868. / D. Kidder. / Knitting Machine. / Patented Oct 27th / 1868.", now kept in accession folder.
- Material:
- Metal
Steel - Dimensions:
- H-9 L-10 Dia-5.5 inches
- Provenance:
- From Mr. and Mrs. O. Rundle Gilbert's collection of U.S. patent models.
The knitting machine handle was broken off and missing when object was received. - Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Purchase
- Subjects:
- Hosiery, Hosiery industry
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