The Art of Weaving: .. : By Hand and by Power, with an Introductory Account of Its Rise and Progress in Ancient and Modern Times .

A thorough knowledge of the Art of Weaving, in all its varieties,is the gradual result of indefatigable exertion, and cannot be acquired, except by a long course of practical application in those parts of the world where it is best understood.Many of the American weavers already possess sufficient skill and dexterity in several branches of this, the most complex of all arts, to prove dangerous rivals to those similarly engaged in other parts of the globe ; but the field for improvement is still very extensive.In every quarter of this vast country men of scientific genius are busy in applying those elementary and specidative principles, which were formerly confined to the closet of the philosopher,to the grand purpose of social improvement. The great chain which connects theory with the useful arts, is rapidly extending, and it is impossible to anticipate what may be the result.

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

SECTION FIRST - PLAIN WEAVING

SECTION SECOND - TWEELING

SECTION THIRD - WEAVING DOUBLE CLOTH

SECTION FOURTH - WEAVING CROSSED WARPS

SECTION FIFTH - FIGURED WEAVING

SECTION SIXTH - BARREL OR CYLINDER LOOM

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