The story of textiles; a bird's-eye view of the history of the beginning and the growth of the industry by which mankind is clothed (1912)
Walton, Perry, 1865-1941 · Boston, Mass., J. S. Lawrence · leaf 140
. Inancient times the leg was generally left uncovered, and, whenstockings were first worn, they were cut with scissors fromcloth of linen, woolen, or silk, and sewed together. Knit-ting probably began at an early date in the history ofEngland, for woven woolen caps were worn by thepeasants of… … CARTWRIGHTS LOOM (According to the Patent Specifications, April 4, 1785) A, the warp beam; B, the cloth beam; C, the boxes containing thesprings that throw the shuttles; D, a lever having a corresponding one onthe opposite side for elevating the reed, or comb; E, a lever having acorresponding one…
Textile industry
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