Textiles, for Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic Arts Schools by Dooley
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"Textiles, for Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic Arts Schools" by William H. Dooley is an educational publication written in the early 20th century. The text serves as a comprehensive resource for vocational schools, focusing on the manufacturing and testing of textiles across various applications like commercial, industrial, and domestic arts. The guide aims to fill a void in specialized education by providing detailed insights into fibers, yarns, and the processes involved in textile
creation. The opening of the book introduces the concept of textiles, defining them as materials made from long or short fibers that can be spun into thread and woven into cloth. Dooley categorizes fibers into various types: animal, vegetable, mineral, remanufactured, and artificial. The discussion emphasizes the qualitative attributes that make fibers suitable for textile use, particularly focusing on wool and its unique properties. This sets the stage for deeper exploration of the wool-making process and the broader textile industry, highlighting the importance of understanding these fundamentals for those entering the textile and allied trades. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Dooley, William H. (William Henry), 1880-1944 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Textiles, for Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic Arts Schools Also Adapted to Those Engaged in Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods, Wool, Cotton, and Dressmaker's Trades |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Sam W., and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TS: Technology: Manufactures |
| Subject | Textile industry |
| Subject | Textile fabrics |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 24077 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-24077-0 |
| Release Date | Dec 30, 2007 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 593 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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