Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-04-23
EVERY KNOWN IMPROVEMENT

is embodied in this machine, making 1t by far the
most simple, durable and efficient Knitting Machine
ever placed in market. 1t is so arranged that the
work easily and quickly set up, and will make any
stitch plain fancy, that possibly be knit by
hand 1t will also narrow or widen to form any shape
garment required, Qncludng stockings and socks
Of any size aud material with heel and toe completed
and using from seventy-two to two hundred needles
Thus the following articles, with scores Of others,
may be readily produced upon it: Socks, Stockings,
Mittens Leggins, Wrstlets, Gloves ScArfs, TidieF,
Fringes Slippers, Sashes, Capes, Drawers, Under
shirts Skirts, Trimmings, Tuftings, Toilet and Lamp
Mats Skating Caps, Afghans, Breakfast Shawls, Nu-
bias, Blankets Smoking Caps, Cushion and Ottoman
Door Mats Mufis and Collars, TaLe and Piano Gov
ers, Hoods Ladies, Gentlemen and Children's Uu-
derwear of every kind &c, &C.
Any of the above articles may be beautifully varied
in infinite variety Of designs in form, color and
stitch according to the capacity skill and taste Of the
operator.
As the yarn il not strained all in knitting it may
be raveled out and knit again, fifty times II de-
sired. HENCE We MAY KNIT TO OLD soCKs NEW HEELs
ON TOES on NEW FEFr If desirable, and any old gar
ment, when worn out in service Of one kind may be
rayeled out and knit over into blankets or any Of the
other forms 30 useful in a family.
No argument is now required to convince the pub
lie Of the great value of Sewing Machines And when
the capacity of BICKFORDS KNITTING MACHINE,
with its wide range Of usefulness, becomes as well
known and appreciated by the people, II will take its
proper place beside the sewing machine, equally
useful, profitable and indispensable implement Of
everyday family use. II opens up new field Of at
tractiye labor to ALL in which skillful operators
readily earn from $500 to $500 per day. Farmers
and woolgrowers have their wool spun into yarn
and knit into socks other articles of common ut-
ity and thus realize better prices for their raw mate
rials.
great advantage Of our improved machine is, that
cylinders Of various grades OF fneness will At the
same machine, adapting IL TO all kinds Of work from
the coarsest to the finest thus obyating the necessity
OF buying two or more entire machines to work on
very fine or coarse yarn.
We are now ready to show these machines Of vari-
sizes, suited to every kind Of service to the pub
c at our manufactory, where skilful operators will
be in constant attendance, to give information and
personal instruction free Of charge to purchasers
desired.
ar Responsible and Energetic Agents
Wanted Everywhere, to whom liberal terms
will be made.
Having secured from the Patentee the EXCLUSIVE
CONTROL OF the manufacture and sale OF these ma
chimes, we have made adequate preparations, and are
now ready, to meet the public demand for them.
For full particulars, prices, &c, call at the manu-
factory or send for circular. Address
BicktOrd Knitting Machine Mfg. Co.,
BrattIebOrO, VI.
b. d. HARRIS President,
c. F. THOMPSON, TreaBurer
]. l.. SIMoEDs, Mfg. Supt. 6-19