William Lee, English inventor of the frame-knitting machine, 19th century. Artist: Unknown

William Lee, English inventor of the frame-knitting machine, 19th century. Artist: Unknown

1-158-608 - Oxford Science Archive/Heritage Images

William Lee, English inventor of the frame-knitting machine, 19th century. Born in Nottinghamshire, Lee (c1550-c1610) invented his knitting machine in 1589. He is shown here watching his wife industriously knitting by hand.


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  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
Subject
  1. William Lee: British, English: Inventor

Medium
  1. Wood engraving

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Lifestyle & Leisure Fashion & Dress

Science & Nature Technology & Innovation

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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3361x5197
File Size : 51,174kb


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  1. 9038
  1. 0460001187
  1. 1-158-608
  1. 1158608
  1. 1187
  1. 9038

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