Grace's Guide To British Industrial History

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Clipstone and Whitwell

From Graces Guide

of Cornwall Road, Kettering, Northants. Telephone: Kettering 2165. Cables: "Clipstone and Whitwell, Kettering"

  • 1947 Listed Exhibitor - British Industries Fair. Manufacturers of Leather Laces of every description. Lace Kips, Kip[1] Lining Sides, Shoulders, Bellies, Printed Splits[2]. Boot and Shoe Socks, Socking material, Cork material, Leather Socks and Socking. (Earls Court, 1st Floor, Stand No. 434a) [1]
  • Became part of the Hanro group. [2]
  • Note:
    • [1] Kip or Kipskin - leather prepared from the skin of young or small cattle, intermediate grade between calfskin and cowhide. [3]
    • [2] Split - a single thickness of a split hide, having the same finish on both sides. [4]


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Sources of Information

  1. 1947 British Industries Fair p63
  2. [1] Hanro Group Website
  3. Chambers English Dictionary
  4. Chambers English Dictionary