Fully-Fashioned Stibbe Machine

Produced fine gauge garments.

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Year of production:
1950 - 1959
Maker:
Wildman, G Stibbe and Co
Place:
Leicester
Materials:
metal
Tags:
machine, Leicester, metal

This machine was capable of producing a fine gauge fully-fashioned garment. It resembles a single bay of a Cotton's patent machine. Bearded needles are fed by seven yarn feeders. A chain belt and shaping drum are used to control the shape and design of the garment.

ID Number: L.T33.1987.1.0

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