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This is the standard work on the subject, and it is literally crammed with genealogies of the 17th-century pioneers of the county, most of whom were of Dutch, or, to a lesser extent, British, origin.
This early-nineteenth-century work supplies information on materials and methods used in dyeing woolens, silks, cottons, and linens various colors
The art of dyeing has a rich and complex history, and in this detailed guide, Elijah Bemiss shares his expert knowledge and techniques for dyeing wool and woollen. With practical advice and step-by-step instructions, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in traditional textile arts. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Reprinted from the expanded 1815 edition, this treatise offers more than 100 recipes for shades of reds, blues, yellows, browns, and blacks, divided into dyes for woolens, linens, and cottons.
"Traces the American silk industry, once the world's largest, through case studies of the Nonotuck (Northampton, Massachusetts), Haskell (Westbrook, Maine), and Mallinson (New York and Pennsylvania) silk companies. Examines entrepreneurs as well as history of technology and products from sewing-machine thread to mass-produced plain and high-fashion silks"--Provided by publisher.
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