Weaving -- Patterns
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
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Weaving instruction manual, approximately 1829
Item — Volume Col-50, acc. 58x34
Identifier: Col-50, acc. 58x34
Scope and Contents
This manual consists of diagrams and written instructions for setting up looms in order to weave a wide variety of patterns upon many different textiles. Many sets of instructions are accompanied by sample swatches of the finished textile. Certain headings include "Principes de fabrique d'etoffes de Soie," "Disposition d'un Taffetas raye Satin sur un peigne de 22 portees," "Maniere de travailler un taffetas pour la main," and "Maniere de compter le prix d'une etoffe."
Dates:
approximately 1829
Found in:
Winterthur Library
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Swatch book collection