Oldtymestockings French
Sock Machine Museum
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La
Laborieuse Circular Knitting Machine
The Harrison
sock machines were distributed throughout Europe and the
Americas. The La Laborieuse, which means "the
workhorse" was Harrison's French version of their circular
knitting machines. Note its stark resemblance to
Harrison's English versions. |
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La Ruche Circular Knitting
Machine This
French knitting machine closely resembles the English
Beehive and Creelman's Improved Money Maker. Tappet
plates, cam shells, ribber dials and cylinders are composed
of cast iron. This sock machine came standard with a
42/84 combination. |
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La
Semeuse Circular Knitting Machine
The French La
Semeuse sock knitting machine is one of the rarest sock
machines in existence. Unlike most French sock machines
which were manufactured in England and sold in France with
French decals, the French La Semeuse sock machine
was manufactured and sold in France. The La Semeuse sock
machine is composed of solid nickel and cast iron and
resembles the Harrison circular knitting machine in design.
Much like Harrison sock machines, French La Semeuse sock
machines won numerous awards for craftsmanship and design at
French knitting exhibitions.
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Travailleurs Reunis Circular Knitting Machine
The Travailleurs Reunis sock machine is the French version
of the Beehive circular knitting machine. Note the
gold trim and patterned decals along the base of the
machine.
The small crank wheel, tappet
plate and ribber arm mirror the Beehive sock machine in
construction. As with all English sock machines, the
Travailleurs Reunis circular knitting machine came standard
with a 42/84 combination and was composed of cast iron and
steel. |
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