Raw Woos And Specimens To Illustrate The Woolen Manufacture (1890)

By Alfred Hawkesworth

Raw Wools and Specimens to Illustrate the Woolen Manufacture is a book written by Alfred Hawkesworth in 1890. The book is a comprehensive guide to the woolen industry and provides detailed information on the different types of wool and how they are processed to create various woolen products. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific aspect of the woolen industry. The first chapter provides an overview of the different types of wool, including their characteristics and the regions where they are produced. The second chapter covers the processes involved in preparing wool for spinning, including washing, carding, and combing. The third chapter focuses on spinning and the different types of spinning machines used in the woolen industry. The fourth chapter covers weaving and the different types of looms used to create various woolen products. The fifth chapter provides an overview of the different types of woolen fabrics, including their properties and uses. The final chapter of the book includes a collection of woolen specimens, which are used to illustrate the different types of wool and the various stages of processing. Overall, Raw Wools and Specimens to Illustrate the Woolen Manufacture provides a comprehensive overview of the woolen industry and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in textiles or the history of industry. The book is well-written and easy to understand, making it accessible to a wide range of readers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163959782
• ISBN13: 9781163959787
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 78 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"