Dictionary Of Textiles (1915) - Couverture rigide

Harmuth, Louis

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1161778233 ISBN 13 : 9781161778236

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

The Dictionary of Textiles, written by Louis Harmuth and first published in 1915, is a comprehensive reference guide to the world of textiles. This book includes over 3,000 entries, covering everything from the history of textiles to the latest manufacturing techniques. It is an essential resource for anyone working in the textile industry or interested in the history and development of textiles. The book is divided into sections, each covering a different aspect of textiles. The first section provides an overview of the history of textiles, including information on the earliest known textiles and the development of weaving and spinning techniques. The second section covers the different types of fibers used in textile production, including natural fibers like cotton and silk, as well as synthetic fibers like polyester and nylon. The third section is devoted to the different types of fabrics and textiles, including woven fabrics, knitted fabrics, and non-woven fabrics. Each entry includes a detailed description of the fabric, including its properties, uses, and manufacturing process. The fourth section covers the different types of dyes and pigments used in textile production, as well as the different methods of dyeing and printing fabrics. The final section of the book includes a glossary of textile terms, making it easy for readers to quickly look up any unfamiliar words or phrases. Overall, the Dictionary of Textiles is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the world of textiles, providing a wealth of information on the history, production, and use of fabrics and textiles.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.

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A ba 1, coarse and thick, felted woolen fabric, made inH ungary, of natural colored gray wool, worn by the peasants: 2, inT urkey and A rabia a coarse fa bric, made of wool and camels hair, made in stripes. Abaca Native Philippine name for theM anila hemp (see). A bassi Raw cotton grown in Egypt, the staple is of good quality and white color, but not as strong as theM itaflfl. A bat-C hauvee French for a low grade of wool. A bb 1, merino clothing warp wool, being skirting from the breech; 2, short wool, taken from the breech and cowtail skirts of English and coarse wool, used mostly for warp; 3, same as warp. Abbotsford Light, dress faced twilled woolen dress good having faint check pattern. Abdullah Kani Striped silks made in Lyons for the Abyssinian and Morocco trade. A beeF abric made with cotton warp and woolen filling in Asia Minor. Abelmoschus Fiber similar to jute called rai bhenda in I ndia. It is laugh and does not rot in water; used for ropes. Abercrombie A highland tartan, having a blue and black ground, crossed with green stripes forming double green checks, the green stripes being split by a white line. Aberdeen Men shalf hose made inS cotland of coarse gray wool. A beston Incombustible flax of oldE gypt, mentioned by Pliny. A blaque or pearl silk A very fine raw silk from Persia; does not stand warm water. A bnakee Rug Modern American hooked rug made on a coarse and open jute burlap ground. Unbleached, all-wool, twilled flannel is dyed with vegetable dyes and cut lengthwise into strips of one-quarter inch width. These striips are hooked through the burlap to form the pile. The patterns are bold. A bouchouchon Low grade French woolen for theL evant trade, originally had 1,600 ends and black and white selvage. A bougedid Unbleached cotton goods in A byssinia, imported from various places. A brang Glazed cotton fabric made in India with fine viole
(Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.)

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1161778233
• ISBN 13: 9781161778236
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 178
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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