Textiles & Clothing
Stocking frame
William Lee's stocking frame mechanized the formation of knitted loops using a row of needles. It began a long development of framework knitting for stockings and other garments.
About this artifact
William Lee's stocking frame mechanized the formation of knitted loops using a row of needles. It began a long development of framework knitting for stockings and other garments.
Sources & image credits
Documented image of this machine or its operating principle; see image credits for the original date and subject.
Image: Stocking_Frame.jpg
Creator: John Beniston
License: CC BY-SA 3.0
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