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100 1 _aWolfensberger, Arnold
245 1 0 _aTheory of Silk Weaving :
_bA Treatise on the Construction and Application of Weaves, and the Decomposition and Calculation of Broad and Narrow, Plain, Novelty and Jacquard Silk Fabrics
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-01-05
508 _aProduced by Stan Goodman, Keith Edkins and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Theory of Silk Weaving" by Arnold Wolfensberger is a scientific publication focused on the intricacies of silk weaving, written in the early 20th century. This treatise delves into the construction and application of various weaving techniques, particularly for silk fabrics including Jacquard weaves, and offers insights into the decomposition and calculation of different fabric types. The work aims to enhance understanding and technical skills in the burgeoning American silk industry of that era. The book is structured in three main parts: the process of drawing-in the warp in the harness, the examination of different weaving methods and their applications, and the analysis of woven textiles. Wolfensberger explains various drawing-in techniques including straight, skip, and point draws, and elaborates on key weave types such as taffeta, satin, and serge, providing detailed examples and diagrams. Additional sections cover specific fabrics and cost calculations, making it a comprehensive resource for those interested in the fabric production industry, particularly in enhancing their knowledge of silk weaving practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWeaving
653 _aSilk industry
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14600
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