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Love and Care of the Great Kilt
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History of the British kilt, worn by highlanders and soldiers from 1500 to late 1700. Information about the fabric, and wearing, usage and storing of the kilt. From the Kingdom of Ealdormere.
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A History of Navajo Weaving
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Comprehensive article on the history and culture of the Navajo Indians, including reviews of their yarn spinning, and cloth and rug weaving techniques. Authors: Lee and Eric Anderson.
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The Textile Industry
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Comprehensive collection of articles on inventions, inventors and entrepreneurs in the British textile industry of the 18th and 19th centuries. Also, descriptions of the conditions in textile mills, factory workers and child labor. From Spartacus Schoolnet.
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The History of Burano Lace
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Short history of the origin and development of the lace trade and industry in the Venetian Republic during the 16th century.
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Richard Guest: The Steam Loom, 1823
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Short article about the history of the steam driven weaving loom which caused an explosion in output and a sharp reduction in labor costs.
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