Manufacturing the Cloth of the World (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780995697720)

This well illustrated book is the first comprehensive study of the weaving sector of the Lancashire cotton industry to be published. The focus is on the development of weaving mills against the background of the economic development and organisation of the industry. Hand loom weaving was carried out in domestic premises or small workshops. Early power looms were installed in multi-storey mills combined with spinning, the characteristic form of single storey shed with north-light roof used solely for weaving developing later. The construction, power systems and layout of these mills are considered in detail. The book is based on original research looking at both the mills themselves and documentary sources, including plans and company records.

Author: Roger Holden
ISBN-10: 0995697728
ISBN-13: 9780995697720
Publisher: Roger N.Holden
Language: English
Published: 04/27/2017
Pages: 280
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.49lbs
Size: 11.69h x 8.27w x 0.59d