RecordLinen sheeting
Linen sheetingThe sample of lightweight linen sheeting dates from the 19th century. The sheet is marked with the owner's name, 'Mattew Hyndman' and the measurement '21 yeards'. Linen sample of light weight sheeting showing the owners name 'Mattew Hyndman' and '21 yeards' to identify it at Bleechfield: British, 19th century With mechanization in the 19th century, linen manufacture became a factory industry, although some processes remained hand-based. Bleaching, initially with sour milk and fern ashes, was essential to improve the finish of the cloth. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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