Machine, Knitting
- Object Name:
- Machine, Knitting
- Object ID:
- 1981.023.13
- Creator:
- Aiken, Herrick -- Manufacturer; Aiken, Jonas B.; Aiken, Walter
- Place of Origin:
- Franklin, NH
- Description:
- Circular knitting machine for hosiery, without needles. Black base with gold hand-painted lettering around edge: "Jonas B. Aiken & H. Aiken, [De]signees of W. & J.B. Aiken." 8.5" diam. Vertical post, 1.25" diam., on side, with arm connecting to central post. Arm stamped "9". Other parts stamped "1", "4", "6", "7", "15", and "20". Horizontal shaft with polished wheel and handle. Wheel stamped "17".
- Material:
- Metal
- Dimensions:
- H-12 W-12 D-11.6 inches
- Provenance:
- Rogers Johnson m. Dorothy Aiken, daughter of Charles Aiken.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Rogers B. Johnson
- Subjects:
- Hosiery, Knitting, Knitting Machine
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