The Gearhart Knitting Machine Company was founded in 1888 by Joseph Emery Gearhart, a resident of  West Decator, PA. In 1890 Mr. Gearhart moved his operations to Clearfield, PA where the business thrived until 1925.
       In 1923, Florence Hauck purchased a Gearhart Knitting Machine and proceeded to make socks. Some of the socks were sold to pay for the machine which cost $60.00 at that time.
       After 50 years in storage, the machine was given to her son who then made scarves for family members and friends.
       This machine was handed down from mother to son to great grand daughter. A story about Florence's knitting machine is in this issue of the Antique Knitters Circular.

Story on page 6, More on page 7