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British Patent
GB 12.736/1849 William Thomas & John Marsh
respectively of Cheapside, in the city of London, merchant and foreman to the said William Thomas, for improvements in the manufacture of looped fabrics, stays and other parts of dress; also an apparatus for measuring, being partly a communication; 6 months.
August 9, 1849
one thread, beards needles, tambour stitch
