Two pages from The Textile Mercury, 17 May 1890, listing British textile industry patent news. They include bankruptcy and partnership notices, applications for patents filed 5-10 May 1890, published specifications, and abstracts of 1888 patents. The abstracts cover carding engines, combing machines, looms (shuttle guards, dobbies, let-off, pickers, pile fabrics), warp balling, knitting machines, yarn winding, dyes and finishing.