History of Linen
Link ID 128410
Title History of Linen
Url http://www.ulsterlinen.com/2.htm
Description Full text of a lecture on the history of the flax plant, and the development of the linen industry and organization. From the Ulster Linen Co., Inc. web site. Author: W.H. Webb.
Category Textiles and Nonwovens > Textiles > Resources > History > Articles and Studies
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Date Jul 19, 2006
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