Author: BERIAU, O.-A.
Title: Home Weaving
Description: Gardenvale, Quebec: The Institute of Industrial Arts, 1939. Reprint. Hardcover. "The aim of the present work is to teach home-workers the elements of weaving. This book comprises a brief outline of primary weaving; a study on textile fibres; especially those produced in Canada; detailed explanations of equipment and accessories and of their application; notes on the making and the analysis of fabrics, and also illustrations and specifications of numerous designs of woven fabrics." - Introduction. 1939 reprint of the 1933 first edition. 217 glossy pages profusely illustrated with black and white photos and diagrams. Attractive gilt lettering and decoration upon original blue cloth. Prior owner's name atop front free endpaper otherwise clean and unmarked with light wear. A quality vintage copy. Bonus: Laid-in is a four-page bilingual English/French guide to setting up a Leclerc loom.; 4to. Very Good .

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