. The story of textiles; a bird's-eye view of the history of the beginning and the growth of the industry by which mankind is clothed. erica as well as in remote Eastern Japanand China. Remnants of wool as well as linen are foundin the barrows of the Britons and also in other art is frequently referred to by ancient writers, and,when we enter the mediaeval age, we find more frequentreferences to it in the many statutes that were passed re-garding it and its regulation. Sheep were domestic among the Britons long before theadvent of the Romans, and some use was made of sheep-skin and w
. The story of textiles; a bird's-eye view of the history of the beginning and the growth of the industry by which mankind is clothed. erica as well as in remote Eastern Japanand China. Remnants of wool as well as linen are foundin the barrows of the Britons and also in other art is frequently referred to by ancient writers, and,when we enter the mediaeval age, we find more frequentreferences to it in the many statutes that were passed re-garding it and its regulation. Sheep were domestic among the Britons long before theadvent of the Romans, and some use was made of sheep-skin and wool. But the Romans certainly taught theBritons more perfect weaving and spinning. The Romansestablished a wool factory which supplied their army, andthe Britons were quick to learn. It was not long beforethe product of Winchester looms had a reputation abroad,and it was said, The wool of Britain is often spun so finethat it is in a manner comparable to the spiders fibre was in great demand in the Low Countries. The Angles and the Saxons brought with them to Eng-land a knowledge of rude spinning and weaving, and Alfreds. EGYPTIAN TUNIC (From an Exhibit in the Boston Museum of Fine Arts) A tunic from a Coptic grave in Egypt dating from the first to the seventhcentury Into the garment of plain basket weave are woven withreddish-violet wool and white linen threads circular medallions and bandsof ornaments. The garment was made in one piece and sewed togetherunder the arms.
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