Textiles for commercial, industrial, and domestic arts schools ; also adapted to those engaged in wholesale and retail dry goods, wool, cotton, and dressmaker's trades (1914)
Dooley, William H. (William Henry), 1880- · Boston, D. C. Heath · leaf 28
11 FIBERS sheep are not so well cared for, and are fed on the leaves of a small shrub. The absence of grass leaves the ground very sandy, and this makes the fleece heavy and dirty. Its color is fair, but it lacks elasticity. It is used chiefly to cheapen blends^ of 60's top.^ The short wool is… … MERINO SHEEP hosiery, and is also used for shawls and cloths where felting is not an essential feature. Wools from South America. These wools are of the same standard of excellence as the Australian wools, but they are generally deficient in strength and elasticity. Buenos Ayres and Montevideo…
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