Shelter and clothing; a textbook of the household arts (1913)
Kinne, Helen, 1861-1917, Cooley, Anna M. (Anna Maria), b. 1874, Woolman, Mary S. fmo, Helen Judy Bond Collection. fmo · New York, The Macmillan Company · leaf 128
s. COTTON 107 These cleanse still more, and by means of flat cards coveredwith small wire teeth the fibers of the cotton arc laid parallel(see Fig. 44). The cotton roll or lap is delivered at theback of the machine and leaves it at the front, cleansed andcarded — a gossamer web which is the width… … Fig. 44. —Revolving flat card for cotton. Delivery .side. The cans of cotton slivers are placed next before thedrawing and doubling machines except when the cotton isto be combed as well as carded. This process of combingis used when very fine and strong yarn is required. A greatdeal of waste is…
Home Economics · Textile fabrics
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