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Hosiery testing machine. Washington, D.C., March 23. At the request of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, the U.S. Bureau of Standards has developed a hosiery testing machine. The machine simulates the force acting on a stocking at the knee and garter clasps in use. A survey was made of women'
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Hosiery testing machine. Washington, D.C., March 23. At the request of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, the U.S. Bureau of Standards has developed a hosiery testing machine. The machine simulates the force acting on a stocking at the knee and garter clasps in use. A survey was made of women'

Harris & Ewing · 1938-01-01 · photo, print, drawing

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Credit lineHosiery testing machine. Washington, D.C., March 23. At the request of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, the U.S. Bureau of Standards has developed a hosiery testing machine. The machine simula. 1938-01-01. Harris & Ewing. Harris & Ewing Collection, Library of Congress. Public domain.
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