Gilroy, Clinton G · New York, G. D. Baldwin · leaf 175
il, is generally composed ofthree, four, five, or more smaller cords, laid together without anytwist. Those made of cotton are preferred to those made of flax orhemp, on account of its softness, and having less tendency to cutthe heads of the lashes. For the smaller sized patterns, which require… … Moreover, all covered work requires additional gut cords, one foreach Cover or colour. When four or more gut cords would be necessary, however, it isnow common to employ only two, and to put on the lashes withcross bridles. These will be easily understood by referring to Fig. 69, • Fig. 69. in…
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