I am slowly discovering new search terms relating to admixed/intermixed plant and animal fibres. One thing I am learning is to keep an open mind towards research, there are new discoveries around every corner. Technology has created an open classroom on the WWW where we can share information and discoveries.
Knowledge for the people: or, the plain why and because. 1832 (Boston) & (1831 London)
Pg. 213
Why are Angola hose preferred for their superior warmth?
Because they combine worsted and cotton in the closest intermixture of the fibre. the separate materials are first passed through a machine called a picker and blower, to clean and lighten the wool or cotton, so that half an ounce will fill a bushel measure. These are then carded together, by which the intermixture is effected, part of each material being dyed blue and black. It is then spun of various fineness by throstles and mules.
The new American cyclopaedia 1862
Pg. 105
Stockings (2nd col.)
The materials used are woollen yarns, lamb’s wool, cotton, silk, and mixed cotton and wool or Angola.
Fiction but interesting use of what appears to be a common practice.
Fiction but interesting use of what appears to be a common practice.
Tell tale rag, By G.W. Henry 1861
(Moral stories)
Pg. 8
The third master of Tell Tale was a cotton manufacturer at the Pemberton Mills, Mass. By him Tell Tale exposes many fashionable sins of the day, by mixing religion with the world, spiritual and political adultery. This master was a fusionist, a compromiser, as he would card together cotton and wool, give it a beautiful color; weave it into a web, then swear it off upon his customers as all wool.
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