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237 - (Manuscript). Theory of Weaving.
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Estimate €115 - €120
Description
(Manuscript). Theory of Weaving. [35572] Lyon Municipal School of Weaving, 1906–1907. In folio. Entirely handwritten, in beautiful handwriting and with an attractive layout. Description of the textiles most commonly used in fabric production: Silk – Wool – Cotton – Linen – Hemp – Jute – Ramie. Rewinding – Taffeta – Comb-picking – Twill weaves… Large-shed loom – Button loom – Falconne loom – Jacquard loom – Vincenzi mechanism – Verdol mechanism - Drum warping - Accelerated pick-up - Warp drawing-in - Packing - Gandin velvet... Accompanied by a diploma signed by: Justin Godard and E. Herriot, with Honours. Also accompanied by fabric samples: cashmere, piece-dyed patterned fabric, chameleon-effect taffeta, satin for collars, small embroidery on piqué taffeta backing, etc.
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Auction time 09/07/2026 at 8:00 PM
ID: 88458044
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