Tapestry
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An encyclopedia article on tapestry covering its supposed origins and early manufactories in the Netherlands, France (Paris, Gobelins), and England (Mortlake). It then describes in detail the two kinds of tapestry weaving, high warp (vertical loom) and low warp (horizontal loom), including loom parts, tools such as the broach, reed, flute and needle, and the weaver's working method.
- Type
- Article
- Date
- 1828
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 2
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