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A Complete Dictionary of Dry Goods and History of Silk, Cotton, Linen, Wool and Other Fibrous Substances (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Shed - The opening made in the warp for the passage of the shuttle containing the weft.
Textile. - Woven, or capable of being woven; formed by weaving.
Warp - The threads which are extended lengthwise in the 'loom and crossed by the filling or weft; sometimes called the chain, or ends.
Weft - The woof or filling of a fabric; the threads that cross the warp from selvage to selvage.
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2019
- ISBN 10 1330079906
- ISBN 13 9781330079904
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages224
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive dictionary of dry goods, a trade term for fabrics and clothing materials. Published in the late 19th century, it testifies to the valuable insights and expertise of the author in the textile industry at that time. The book's greatest merit lies in meticulously compiling thousands of entries on various fabrics, manufacturing processes, terminology, and related concepts. Providing a historical backdrop for each term's etymology and evolution, it also includes information on international trade and tariffs. The depth of the author's knowledge about fabrics and textiles is evident in the technical details of weaving, dyeing, and finishing processes provided for each entry. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history, manufacture, and trade of textiles. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330079904_0
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