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Davies, Sidney Biography Biography
Trained at Salford Technical College where he learned about the process of weaving cotton and other textiles. On completing his course he went to work for the Co-Operative Society as a textile buyer and distributor between the 1940s and 1980s.

Scope and Content
The collection consists of note books on weaving, a printed publication entitled "Methods for Testing Textiles" and work presented to City and Guilds Institute in his fifth year. There are also a small number of examples of fabric weaved on a Jacquard Loom using his own designs.
Extent
0.05 linear metres
Physical description
Good
Language
English
Archival history
The material was donated by Allen Davies, his son.
Level of description
TOP
Repository name
Science and Industry Museum

Associated people and organisations

Davies, Sidney Biography Biography
Trained at Salford Technical College where he learned about the process of weaving cotton and other textiles. On completing his course he went to work for the Co-Operative Society as a textile buyer and distributor between the 1940s and 1980s.

Subject
Clothing
Textile industry
Conditions governing access
Open access.
Conditions governing Reproduction
Copies may be supplied in accordance with current copyright legislation and Science Museum Group terms and conditions.

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