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2006-12-01
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Beech, Franklin
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The Dyeing of Woollen Fabrics
Reading ease score: 75.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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"The Dyeing of Woollen Fabrics" by Franklin Beech is a practical guide focused on the dyeing process of woolen materials, written in the early 20th century. This manual provides comprehensive details about various techniques, machinery, and principles surrounding the dyeing of wool, tailored specifically to professional dyers. The book serves as an essential resource for understanding the intricacies involved in achieving a wide spectrum of colors and shades in wool textiles. The opening of the book outlines the author's intent in providing a hands-on manual aimed at wool dyers, emphasizing the importance of clear and detailed descriptions of the dyeing processes and the variety of dyes available. Beech discusses the chemical properties of wool fibers and the significance of understanding how different dyes interact with wool to achieve the desired results in color production. He notes that while the book does not explore the chemistry of dyes in depth, it aims to bridge the gap between practical application and theoretical knowledge, setting the stage for the detailed exploration of wool fiber and dyeing processes in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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