ISBN: 9781333800468 - how we make our thread (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book steers you through the production of one of the world's most ubiquitous household items: thread. Following the author's journey through a late-19th century thread factory, this book delves into the details of how Sea Island cotton was transformed into thread. The author, then president of the Willimantic Linen Company, provides a comprehensive account of the process, from the initial stages of separating cotton from its seeds to the final steps of packaging thread for retail. Along the way, he illuminates the importance of skilled workers who operated the machines that straightened fibers, removed imperfections, twisted strands, and wound them onto spools. His emphasis on the value of education and attention to detail reveals that the excellence of Willimantic thread was a testament to the knowledge and expertise of its workers. This book is a fascinating glimpse into a vital industry of the period and the indispensable role of skilled and knowledgeable workers in producing high-quality goods. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…