Carpets
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An encyclopedia article from Chambers's Encyclopedia describing the main kinds of woven and printed carpets in use in the 1880s. It covers Turkey, Axminster, Brussels, Wilton, Venetian, Dutch, Kidderminster/Scotch, Whytock's Tapestry and Velvet Pile, printed felt and Patent Wool Mosaic carpets, with notes on materials and manufacture. A diagram of magnified cross-sections shows Brussels and Wilton construction with wires, weft, warp and looped worsted.
- Type
- Article
- Date
- 1881
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 2
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