02521cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000520011324500120016526400510017730000470022833600260027533700260030133800360032749000470036350000310041050502610044150801130070252012040081553400450201965300120206483000470207685600430212399900170216658469UtSlPG20260610134339.0mcr n260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aTS1 aBrinton, R. S.q(Reginald Seymour),d1870?-194210aCarpets 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2018  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier1 aPitman's Common Commodities and Industries  aRelease date is 2018-12-130 aPreface -- History -- Materials -- Dyeing -- Hand-made carpets -- Brussels carpets -- Wilton carpets -- Axminster carpets -- Chenille carpets -- Tapestry carpets -- Ingrain carpets -- Design and colour -- Statistics -- Employers and employed -- Conclusion.  aProduced by Mardi Desjardins & the online Distributed
Proofreaders Canada team at https://www.pgdpcanada.net  a"Carpets" by R. S. Brinton is a treatise on carpet manufacturing written in the early 20th century. This comprehensive work delves into the history, techniques, and materials associated with the production of carpets, making it a valuable resource for both industry professionals and enthusiasts. The book likely covers a wide range of topics related to carpet-making, from historical perspectives to modern manufacturing processes.  The opening of "Carpets" introduces readers to the foundational elements of carpet manufacturing, beginning with the historical context of this craft. It outlines the origin of carpets from ancient civilizations and discusses the evolution of weaving techniques, including the introduction of mechanical looms. The preface highlights the author's intention to simplify complex mechanical explanations for the layman, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of the various styles and methods used in carpet production throughout history. Brinton's acknowledgment of contributions from contemporaries further emphasizes the collaborative nature of the industry and the depth of knowledge shared within its community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aCarpets 0aPitman's Common Commodities and Industries40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58469  c99296d99296