t comes from Italy orChina, which are the two chief silk-producing countries of theworld. As required, it is sent to be dyed; France, Germany,and some parts of the United Kingdom, excelling in this par-ticular branch of industry. It is then made up into skeins ofabout 1,000 yards in length, weighed… … BBUNSWICK STREET MILLS. Sheffield the knives, Nottingham the lace. Paisley the thread,and Kidderminster the carpets for half the civilised world.Thus it has come about that Leicester, which has alreadygained a considerable reputation for its hosiery manufactures,has also become the seat of the…
