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Two Men with Giant Socks.
Two men holding giant socks represent the Nelson Knitting Company (1880-1992), 909 S. Main St. in Rockford IL. The man on the left is Tuve Floden, the company's sixth president. Also see photo 2010.25.52.
Women Workers, Nelson Knitting Co.
Twenty-two women, workers at Nelson Knitting Co. (1880-1992), 909 S. Main, Rockford IL, pose for this black and white photograph. There are piles of socks on the side (right).
Nelson Knitting Co. S. Main St.
This black and white interior view of the Nelson Knitting Company (1880-1992), 909 S. Main St., Rockford IL, depicts fifteen women working at knitting machines while two men stand at the back of the room. Across the bottom of the photograph is…
R. C. Peterson Portrait.
A photographic portrait of R. C. Peterson, the seventh president of the Nelson Knitting Company (1880-1992).
Arnold G. Swenson Portrait.
A photographic portrait of Arnold G. Swenson, the eighth president of the Nelson Knitting Company (1880-1992).
Tuve Floden Portrait.
A photographic portrait of Tuve Floden, the sixth president of the Nelson Knitting Company (1880-1992). Also see photo 2005.4.7.
Judge William Brown Portrait.
A sepia-tone photograph of Judge William Brown, a financial supporter to the Nelson Knitting Company (1880-1992) and its first president.
Wait Talcott Portrait.
A sepia-tone photograph of Wait Talcott, the fifth president of the Nelson Knitting Company (1880-1992), 909 S. Main, Rockford IL, and son of W. A. Talcott.
"Lift that Bale" at Nelson Knitting Co.
The text beside the photograph (right) proclaims, 'Here, we get a peek at Nelson's huge warehouse that is scientifically designed to maintain proper humidity in the yarn. "Curing" of the yarn is an extra care which contributes materially to better…
Nelson Knitting Co. Picnic.
Eight men are pictured standing at a bar during a Nelson Knitting Co. picnic. Seven names are handwritten on the back of the photograph: (L to R) Sam Anderson, Joe Licari, Leo (?), R. L. Peterson, E. E. (?), Ernie Bacilek, and Harry (?). The…
Frithiof Nelson, President of Forest City Knitting Co.
Wearing a straw hat, Frithiof Nelson, president of Forest City Knitting Co., 212 Catherine St., Rockford IL, stands at the entrance to his company's mill. Frithiof is the son of Nelson Knitting Co. founder John Nelson. John Nelson, who began the…
F. F. Nelson and Sweden's Prince Bertil.
A black and white photograph showing F. F. Nelson, son of Nelson Knitting Co. founder John Nelson, posing next to visiting Prince Bertil of Sweden at the Forest City Knitting Co., located at 212 Catherine St. in Rockford IL. John Nelson, who began…
Forest City Knitting Co., Aerial View.
This aerial view looking east from the Rock River depicts the industrial section of southeast Rockford that developed by the water. The Forest City Knitting Co., 212 Catherine St. in Rockford IL, is the long, low building in the photo's right…
Forest City Knitting Co. by the Rock River.
An aerial view of the Forest City Knitting Co., 212 Catherine St., Rockford IL, showing the Rock River (top portion of photo). Denton Island is visible in the extreme upper part of the photograph. John Nelson, who began the Nelson Knitting Co. in…
Forest City Knitting Co.
An aerial view of the Forest City Knitting Co., 212 Catherine St., Rockford IL. John Nelson, who began the Nelson Knitting Co. in 1880, died in 1883 at the age of 53. His sons, Franklin, William, Oscar, and Frithiof, started the Forest City Knitting…
Forest City Knitting Co. Employees.
A large group of employees stand and sit outside the offices of the Forest City Knitting Co., located at 212 Catherine St. in Rockford IL. The 1935 city directory describes the business as "hosiery manufacturers." John Nelson, who began the Nelson…