FoundAroundNewEngland presents a set of hand carders made by LS Watson. Amos Whittemore was granted a patent for a machine that made wool cards in 1797. Leicester, Mass., was a textile center in the 19th century. Several factories that made cards for textile machines, hand cards and wire for the cards were located there. L.S. Watson & Co. was the largest manufacturer of cards and also made heddle frames and shuttles. Watson was founded in 1842. After Lory Sprague Watson died in 1898, his son took over the business and it became L.S. Watson Manufacturing Co.

These are a must-have for anyone interested in textiles and Americana. These carders are in mint condition and are used for carding sheep wool. The wood material used in the construction of the carders makes them sturdy and durable, ensuring that they will last for years to come. We found other pieces of wool processing equipment in an old mill in Lowell, MA, check out our other items and save by combining shipping!