Jacquard Weaving and Designing by T. F. Bell
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About this eBook
| Author | Bell, T. F. |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 04011690 |
| Title | Jacquard Weaving and Designing |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Jacquard Weaving and Designing" by T. F. Bell is a technical manual focused on the craft and mechanics of jacquard weaving, written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a comprehensive guide for manufacturers, workers, and students in the field of textile design and weaving, aiming to elucidate both the artistic and technical aspects of jacquard looms and machinery. It promises to enhance the reader's understanding of weaving processes and design intricacies, empowering those involved in textile arts. The opening of the work introduces the subject of jacquard weaving, clarifying that this technique extends beyond the traditional use of shafts, to include various advanced methods of harness weaving. Bell discusses the evolution and capabilities of different machines used in the weaving process, highlighting the complexities of managing multiple shafts and the interplay of mechanics and design. He emphasizes the significance of understanding both the technical functionalities and the artistic applications, laying the groundwork for further detailed exploration of specific jacquard machines and harness designs in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TS: Technology: Manufactures |
| Subject | Decoration and ornament |
| Subject | Weaving |
| Subject | Jacquard weaving |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 53318 |
| Release Date | Oct 19, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 133 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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