The history of silk, cotton, linen, wool, and other fibrous substances; (1845)
[Gilroy, Clinton G] [from old catalog] · New York, Harper & brothers · leaf 125
ompared to those ofMedia, and set apart for royal use ; they were even to be foundat the tomb of Cyrus, which was profusely decorated with everyspecies of furniture in use among the Persian monarchs duringtheir fives. * When I saw among the spoils a goodly Babylonish garment, and twohundred shekels… … -wiiiL tlie processes of Spinning axLd Winding. CHAPTER VI, SILVER TEXTURES, &c, OF THE ANCIENTS. EXTREME BEAUTY OF THESE MANUFACTURES. Magnificent dress worn by Herod Agrippa, mentioned in Acts xii. 21—Josephussaccount of this dress, and dreadful death of Herod—Discovery of ancient…
Textile fabrics · History, Ancient
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