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Four centuries of machine knitting : commemorating William Lee's invention of the stocking frame in 1589 / 4 centuries of machine knitting edited by John T. Millington and Stanley Chapman ; forward by HRH The Princess Royal. - 184 pages : illustrations ; 31 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 177-183).

Origins and growth -- Industry leaders reflect -- Programme of events -- Business prospect -- Fibre and yarn future -- Technology update -- Literary legacy : the top 200 knitting books -- Directory of advertisers.

ISBN: 095143120X 9780951431207

Subjects--Personal Names:
Lee, William, d. 1610?.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Textile machinery--History
Knit goods industry--History--Great Britain
Hosiery industry--History--Great Britain
Machine knitting--History

Dewey Class. No.: 746.432