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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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Indian Trade Blankets
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Short history of the woollen blanket, which was an important trading commodity between settlers, trappers and explorers and Native Americans in the 19th century. From the Collectors' Guide.
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A Brief Social History of Navajo Weaving
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Detailed description of Navajo weaving techniques, probably dating back to the 17th century, and a review of their social and economic history. Links to related sites. From the Collectors' Guide.
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Conservation of Post-Byzantine Textiles
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Article about an ongoing project of the Iasi University's Faculty of Textile and Leather Engineering, dedicated to the evaluation and conservation of historic textiles. Authors: O. Marincas and A. Grigoriu.
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