This series comprises one item: a sizing account book. Sizing gives protection to the warp during weaving, preventing it breaking, as well as giving extra weight to thin cotton fabrics. Size contained several ingredients including flour, tallow, soap, and china clay.
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- ReferenceGB 133 SO/7
- Dates of Creation1788-1789
- Physical Description1 item