Felkin, William

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  • Textile production Lace production

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William Felkin, 1795-1874, was early on associated with John Heathcoat, leading net and lace manufacturer, in London and Tiverton. From 1826 acted as Heathcoat's agent at Nottingham and from 1832 was a commission agent on his own account, buying up, finishing and marketing lace. Soon a lace and hosiery manufacturer, later on a factory basis. Insolvent 1865

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