The Paisley thread industry and the men who created and developed it, with notes concerning Paisley, old and new (1907)
Blair, Matthew, d. 1908 · Paisley, A. Gardner · leaf 51
endeavour with no better success. They agreed tocombine their knowledge, entered into partnership, and, in the 46 The Paisley Thread end, succeeded ; and for some years had practically a monopolyof the Canton crape trade. This was a profitable enterprise,and laid the foundations of Mr. Coats… … Jajies Coats, 1774—18.57 From Bust in Musciivi. engaged in the Canton crape trade that he first conceived theidea of founding a manufactory of sewing thread. One important element in the crape production is the peculiartwist required for the yarn. This process Mr. Coats had donefor him by Messrs.…
Cotton manufacture · Thread
Internet Archive · University of Connecticut Library · Public Domain Mark 1.0. Free to use for anything.
