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Needle for Sack Sewing DUNIH 2014.12.27

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Needle for Sack Sewing

Needle, sacking. Curved for sack sewing. Donated by David Wilkie, former employer of Jute Industries. He was 17/18 years old when he joined the mill. He started in auditing but moved on to the practical side in the industrial department. He went into the productiojn side as a Special Trainee, latterly manager, at Manhattan Works. When they started closing places down he went into sales, travelling around twine makers and carpet manufacturers such as Axminster and Wilton.

Number: DUNIH 2014.12.27
Name: Needle for Sack Sewing
Date: Not Specified
Location: In Store