John Leavers

John Leavers, c.1826. Painted China miniature — private collection of Bénédicte Meurice and Carmen Molins. John Levers (later Leavers) (1786–1848) was a mechanic and engineer, best known for improving John Heathcoat’s pioneering lace machine; the Leavers machine laid the foundation of the machine lace trade. Provided by Wikipedia
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    by Stannard, Russell
    Published 2004
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