Author: WATSON, John. Title: The Theory and Practice of the Art of Weaving, by hand and power, ..
Description: Glasgow, George Watson 1888. Octavo publisher's blindstamped cloth; 482pp, five folding plates, diagrams and illustrations through the text. An excellent copy. ¶ Third edition (the first appeared in 1863), thoroughly updated. Following a short history of the power-loom, is a practical book by the Glasgow weaver and manufacturer. The folding plates form part of a detailed description of his patented check and damask power-loom.
Keywords: technology trades textiles weaving c19th England manufactures machinery
Price: AUD 200.00 = appr. US$ 138.37 Seller: Richard Neylon, Bookseller
- Book number: 7455