Davis, William, fl. 1795-1816 · London, New York [etc.] Sir I. Pitman & sons, ltd · leaf 102
OSIERY MANUFACTURE much blowing of trumpets and exaggerated prospectuses. This industry can absorb a greater variety of yarns, different classes of materials than almost any other branch of textiles. What has often been suggested as a sound commercial pro- position is that yarn made from the nettle… … Fig. 47 YARN SPUN FROM NETTLE EIBRE woven fabrics. The material, however, is not of suitably agreeable handle for knitted goods and would only be employed for this purpose in times of dire scarcity. Requirements of the Fancy Trade. — In the chapter on woollen underwear yarns the characteristics of…
Hosiery · Knit goods
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