Dyeing and Calico Printing: Including an Account of the Most Recent Improvements in the Manufacture and Use of Aniline Colours, Illustrated With Wood ... of Printed and Dyed Fabrics (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

F. Crace-Calvert

9780484901390: Dyeing and Calico Printing: Including an Account of the Most Recent Improvements in the Manufacture and Use of Aniline Colours, Illustrated With Wood ... of Printed and Dyed Fabrics (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484901397 ISBN 13: 9780484901390

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

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Explore the colorful world of dyeing and calico printing, with historic insights and rich illustrations.

This authoritative volume presents a detailed look at the manufacture and use of dyeing and printing colours, including the latest developments in aniline colours. Rich wood engravings and numerous fabric specimens illuminate techniques, processes, and practical applications, making it a valuable reference for students, designers, and practitioners alike. The book balances historical context with technical explanation, helping readers understand how modern colourfastness and textile decoration evolved.

Understand the rise of synthetic colours and their impact on fabric design.
See how dyes and printings were demonstrated with real fabric samples and engravings.
Learn about a range of colour-generation methods and related textile practices.
Gain historical perspective on the science behind colour in textiles.

Ideal for readers of textile history, dyeing and printing techniques, and railway-and-factory era manufacturing studies who want a clear, illustrated overview of this field.

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