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Worker at seam-binding machine
An older woman is shown at work a one of the new seam-binding machines. On the wall behind her, we see what might be punch-in cards for the other workers.
Renovated sewing room at the PKC
Image of an updated sewing room at the PKC, outfitted with new overhead lights, likely to replace the natural light from windows. Middle table might also have new conveyor belt technology. A worker's purse/toolbox can be seen on the front left sewing…
Ice harvesting on Silver Lake
Ice harvesting on Silver Lake showing the cutting with the ice being guided to the area where the ice would have been put into smaller blocks.
Wash rooms of the PKC
Seven men pictured in front of huge troughs for washing cloth at the PKC. Hundreds of individual threads run over top of the wash troughs. Natural light is let in through windows along the walls.
Building of the Perry Knitting Company Outlet
Photograph shows early construction of what became known as the Bob Brooks Building, who was a Perry contractor. On the Brigham farm, strip mall development in the 1950s transformed North Center St. The Perry Knitting Co. rented the building starting…
Parade of the churches in Perry, probably about 1911
Parade of the churches in Perry, probably about 1911. Subscript: St. Stanislaus. A procession of men and women clad in church and band uniforms. There’s a banner depicting religious iconography near the front, and behind it there’s a band. The…
Print of The Perry Knitting Company Holdings
Airbrushed Print of the holdings of the Perry Knitting Company. Taken from the air.
Building of the Perry Knitting Company Outlet
Building of the Perry Knitting Company Outlet Store on North Center Street.
Perry Knitting Co. Office
Three women shown working at typing machines in PKC office. From left, they are identified as: Ms. MacQuarrie, Pearl Siembida, and Lois Adrian. Their attire is more formal than that of the working women in the mill.
Filling in the Engine house land
The Engine house of the Perry Knitting Company was destroyed and the land filled in. <br />