The history of silk, cotton, linen, wool, and other fibrous substances; (1845)
[Gilroy, Clinton G] [from old catalog] · New York, Harper & brothers · leaf 484
Plate JZ … FELT BY THE ANCIENTS. 435 consequently that the interior of the helmet was a commonskull-cap. Being generally thicker than common cloth, felt presented amore effectual obstacle to missile weapons. Hence, when thesoldiers under Julius Csesar were much annoyed by Pompeysarchers, they made shirts or…
Textile fabrics · History, Ancient
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