Wood Weaving
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A short magazine article describing the sparterie industry of Ehrenberg in the Austrian empire, where thin aspen wood strips are woven into fabric. It covers preparing and dividing the wood, tying the fibers, and weaving on special looms, mostly by women and children. It also describes the move from simple foundations to finished hats and fancy goods exported worldwide.
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From Ralph Griswold's Digital Archive, delivered by the University of Arizona.
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