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An early textile educator and technical writer, Buck is best known for turning practical factory knowledge into a clear guide to flat machine knitting. His work offers a rare window into the teaching of knitting technology in the early 20th century.
by H. D. (Horace Davis) Buck
H. D. (Horace Davis) Buck is known for Flat Machine Knitting and Fabrics, a practical book on industrial knitting that has been preserved by Project Gutenberg and reprinted in modern editions.
In the book’s introduction, Buck explains that he was asked to take charge of a knitting class when New York City established a textile school in 1919. He wrote the book because there was no suitable textbook for students entering the knitting trade, which suggests he was closely involved in both textile manufacturing and technical education.
Very little biographical information about Buck appears to be readily available in major reference sources. What can be confirmed is that his surviving work is valued as a clear, hands-on explanation of flat machine knitting, fabric construction, and the methods used in the industry of his time.