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The art of weaving, by hand and by power, : with an introductory account of its rise and progress in ancient and modern times. For the use of manufacturers and others. (1844)

Gilroy, Clinton G · New York: : George D. Baldwin · leaf 191

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will sometimes become dim by exposure to the air, the following re-ceipt is recommended : Take one quart of the best rectified spirits of turpentine, and addto it a quarter of an ounce of sugar of lead, finely powdered; shakeit up, and let it stand twenty-four hours ; then pour it off (throwingaway… … After the introduction of Crosss machine among the Paisleymanufacturers, Dr. Laughlin Mc. Laughlin, of Ballyshannon,(county Donegal,) Ireland, made some slight alterations upon it,(for they can scarcely be called improvements,) in the mode oflifting the cords of the harness, by substituting a comb…

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