The art of weaving, by hand and by power, with an introductory account of its rise and progress in ancient and modern times (1844)
Gilroy, Clinton G · New York, Baldwin · leaf 271
ach having woundthereon threads or yarns of any suitable fibre, according to the fabricdesired to be produced, the warp rollers being equally weighted. Each layer or warp of yarns is made fast to a rod, which keepsthe layers of thread separate (as shown in the Fig.,) and correctlyplaced, one warp… … convenient length, say twelve inches, which is a convenient length,and they may be successively cut from the body of warps, takingcare that before cutting off one box or case, or more, securely en-compass the body of yarns or threads, in order to hold them se-curely, the cut or slice being made…
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