The Wool-Carders' Vade Mecum (1881)

By William Calvert Bramwell

Book Overview

The Wool-Carders' Vade Mecum, written by William Calvert Bramwell in 1881, is a comprehensive guide to the art of wool carding. The book covers everything from the history of wool carding to the techniques involved in the process, including the selection and preparation of wool, the use of carding machines, and the spinning of wool into yarn. The author also provides detailed instructions on how to maintain and repair carding equipment, as well as tips on how to achieve the best results when working with different types of wool. The Wool-Carders' Vade Mecum is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the traditional craft of wool carding, and is still used today by wool carders and textile enthusiasts around the world.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: 1120936896
• ISBN13: 9781120936899
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 404 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"