Smith & Barber
Other Business Names:
- Smith, Nathan
- Barber, James
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Knightsbridge, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
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Textile production
Linoleum & floorcloth production
Notes:
Traced origins to c1754 when Nathan Smith erected a very large factory at Knightsbridge, London, to produce floorcloth by an innovative production process. Burnt down 1794 and rebuilt. From 1824 managed by Smith's son in law, James Barber, when rebuilt. Finally closed 1888
Publications:
- Day at a floor cloth factory by Unknown
- Floorcloth manufacture in Knightsbridge by Robey, Ann
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Smith, Nathan
- Barber, James
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Knightsbridge, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
- Textile production Linoleum & floorcloth production
Notes:
Traced origins to c1754 when Nathan Smith erected a very large factory at Knightsbridge, London, to produce floorcloth by an innovative production process. Burnt down 1794 and rebuilt. From 1824 managed by Smith's son in law, James Barber, when rebuilt. Finally closed 1888Publications:
- Day at a floor cloth factory by Unknown
- Floorcloth manufacture in Knightsbridge by Robey, Ann