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William Strang and Son

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King's Park and Newhall Factories, Greenhead Street, Glasgow.

Muslin Manufacturers

Established in 1876 by William Strang (1829-1902). Joined by his sons, when the style was altered to above.

1914 Present Principals: William Strang, James Strang, Robert W. Strang, and John N. Strang. The family have been Muslin Manufacturers since the beginning of last century. Premises: Equipped with modern appliances, containing 700 looms. Staff: 700. Specialities: Fancy Muslins for Draperies and Dress Goods. Patent and Invention: The first Power Loom to weave " Leno Harness," now known as " Madras " Muslin (Inventor and Patentee, William Strang, founder).

1936 William Strang and Son Limited was incorporated as a private company, with capital of £50,000, to carry on the businesses of muslin manufacturers, weavers, combers, and spinners.[1]

1959 The company went into voluntary liquidation.[2]

See Also

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Sources of Information

  1. ↑ The Scotsman 30 May 1936
  2. ↑ https://www.thegazette.co.uk/Edinburgh/issue/17681/page/39
  • National Records of Scotland BT2/19139
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