Machine, Knitting
- Object Name:
- Machine, Knitting
- Object ID:
- 1981.023.12.02
- Creator:
- Aiken, Walter -- Manufacturer
- Place of Origin:
- Franklin, NH
- Date:
- 1860
- Description:
- Circular knitting machine for hosiery, with latch needles. Fits in box 1981.023.12.01 (on left side) when handle and thumbscrew are removed.
A. Machine, 9.7" diam. x 2.5"h. Carrier-needle stamped "PATENTED / MAY 2, 1855" and "1". Fabric control arm stamped "PATENTED / AUG. 7, 1860." / W. AIKEN." and "2". Top surface stamped "1" twice. Bottom painted black. Bottom stamped "No 1", "No 2", and "No 3" twice each. Some corrosion.
B. Vertical handle, wood with brass fittings. 2 screw holes for attachment. 6" x 2.4" x 1" diam.
C. Thumbscrew for clamping to table. Painted black. 3.1" x 2.75" x 0.7". - Material:
- Metal
- Dimensions:
- H-9.25 W-10.5 Dia-9.7 inches
- Provenance:
- Rogers Johnson m. Dorothy Aiken, daughter of Charles Aiken and great-granddaughter of Herrick Aiken.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Rogers B. Johnson
- People:
- Aiken, Walter (1831-1893)
- Subjects:
- Hosiery, Knitting, Knitting Machine, Inventions
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