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Collapse 00322 - NEEDLE INDUSTRIES LTD OF STUDLEY AND ASSOCIATED COMPANIES - 17th cent-20th cent00322 - NEEDLE INDUSTRIES LTD OF STUDLEY AND ASSOCIATED COMPANIES - 17th cent-20th cent
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1 - Photocopy of part of an article (source unknown): Leonardo: Prophet of Automation by Bern Dibner. Discusses needle grinding machine designed by Leonardo. - n.d.
2 - Loose pages taken from The Universal Magazine (Sep/Oct 1764) and The Illustrated London News (5 Jul 1851) re the art of needle making. - 1764, 1851
3 - The Penny Magazine of the society for the diffusion of useful knowledge. Bound Vol XII. Contains contemporary descriptions of the manufacture of needles and fish hooks. - 1843
4 - Booklet entitled “Truck, truck, truck”: A dialogue between a needle manufacturer and workman on the subject of truck payment for work in the place of money wages. - 1848
5 - Extract from the official catalogue of the International Exhibition describing needle making in Redditch by Thomas, Samuel & Sons. - 1862
6 - Schedule listing silver and bronze medals awarded at international expositions to needle manufacturers in the Redditch area 1833-1900. Originally accompanied mounted display of medals. - n.d.
7 - Photocopy of publication entitled “History and Description of Needle Making” (5th edition) by Michael T. Morrall. - 1866
8 - Printed booklet entitled “Henry Milward’s letter to his work people” - 1 Jan 1874
9 - Publication entitled “The Needle Region and its Resources” by W.T.Heming. A concise account of the industry in Redditch, Studley and Alcester. Published at The Redditch Indicator office. - 1877
10 - Article taken from The British Trade Journal re Henry Milward & Sons needle and fish-hook manufactory, Redditch (first two sides only) - 1 Oct 1880
11 - Booklet of testimonials: Printed letters of praise for the calyx-eyed self threading needles produced by Henry Milward & Sons. - 1887
12 - Photocopies from The Redditch Indicator (21 Mar 1891) and Warehousemen and Drapers’ Trade Journal (28 Jun 1890). - 1890s
13 - Part of an article re Henry Milward & Son Ltd describing the various stages of manufacture. (poor condition) - 1890s ?
14 - Booklet entitled “History of a Needle” by Edgar R. S. Bartleet: History of W.Bartleet and Sons, needle manufacturers, told in anecdotal style. - 1890s?
15 - Article from publication entitled Work re needle making practices. - 5 Nov 1892
16 - Article from The Engineer discussing the manufacture of needles, includes drawings of the interior and exterior of Washford Mills. - 1 Apr 1898
17 - Photocopy of publication entitled “The Redditch Needle District” produced by William Hall & Co., Ltd. - Early 1900s
18 - The London Gazette: page 669 announces the dissolution of the partnership between John and George Chambers Morgan trading as A. G. Baylis and Sons. - 31 Jan 1902
19 - Leaflet produced by Henry Milward & Sons for the visit of the British Association re Washford Mills and processes in the manufacture of needles. - 12 Sep 1913
20 - Leaflet to enrol in a National War Loan for Washford Mills Sick Society. Financial assistance provided by Henry Milward & Sons Ltd. - 1917
21 - Publication from Henry Milward & Sons Ltd: The works committee’s educational visit to France. - 1929
22 - Booklet produced by Henry Milward & Son: “The needle through the ages” by C. Disney Milward J.P - 1930s
23 - Publication to celebrate the two hundredth anniversary of the foundation of the firm Henry Milward & Sons Ltd. (x2). - 1930
24 - Leaflet entitled “How many points has a needle ?” by John Bell: Composition written for 200th anniversary celebration of Henry Milward & Sons Ltd. - 1930
25 - Newspaper article from The Redditch Indicator: Part 1 of a series of articles by H. Guise into the origins of the needle industry, this article covers the background up to the 16th century. (poor condition). - 15 Aug 1936
26 - Publication entitled “Needles. The History and Romance of the Industry to the Advent of Automatic Machinery” by H. Guise. - 1936
27 - Reprint of a lecture given to the Institute of British Surgical Technicians (Incorporated): The manufacture of surgical needles by J.G.Ross of Messrs.Rickards of Astwood Bank, Redditch. - 1952
28 - Hand written essay describing four periods of needle making by Albert Chambers, Chief Inspector - 13 May 1952
29 - Newspaper extract from The Redditch Indicator Centenary Supplement: Articles on local needle industry. - 25 Sep 1959
30 - File containing notes on the history of Redditch Hosiery Needles Ltd, details of the acquisition of assets of the trading companies on the formation of the English Needle & Fishing Tackle Co. Ltd, notes on William Hall & Co. and the development of Amalgamated Needles & Fish Hooks Ltd re the Morgan interests, Needle Industries Group Ltd - summary of post-war developments, notes on property acquisitions and sales. - 1960s
31 - Magazine article re George Baxter who provided illustrated prints for needle manufacturers in Redditch. - 1960s
32 - Typescript of lectures given by L.Hayward: Surgical Needles, Ancient & Modern (1961)- includes audio cassette version. Hypodermic Needles (1960s) - 1961
33 - Article from The Sphere re L. Hargreaves Beare, Deputy Chairman and Managing Director of Needle Industries Group Ltd. Includes photograph. - 29 Jun 1963
34 - Booklet from Needle Industries Group. Making a point of quality. - 1965
35 - The Wild Barfield Journal: includes article about needle industry particularly methods of manufacture. - 1969
36 - Leaflet advertising reprint of Wrightson’s Trade Directory (1818): Features a specimen advertisement for J & W Scrambler, needle and fish-hook manufacturers. - 1969
37 - Newspaper cutting from The Redditch Indicator & Alcester Chronicle: “Treasured memories of old Redditch” - 20 Jan 1978
38 - File of newspaper cuttings from Redditch Indicator re fire at Aero needles. - 1979
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