The Art of Weaving - By Hand and by Power - With an Introductory Account of Its Rise and Progress in Ancient and Modern Times - For the Use of Manufac

The ART OF WEAVING BY HAND AND BY POWER WITH AN INTRODUCTORY ACCOUNT OF ITS RISE AND PROGRESS IN ANCIENT AND MODERN TIMES. This book is intended for manufacturers, students and those involved in the trade. The book presents a wealth of information on the the macinery and process of textile manufacture. It contains extensive explanations on a multitude of differing styles and complexities of weaves and fabrics Originally published in 1844. Many of the earliest books on weaving, textiles and needlework, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.