Project Gutenberg 2018-12-13 Public domain in the USA. 146 Brinton, R. S. (Reginald Seymour) 1869 1942 Brinton, Reginald Seymour Carpets Pitman's Common Commodities and Industries Preface -- History -- Materials -- Dyeing -- Hand-made carpets -- Brussels carpets -- Wilton carpets -- Axminster carpets -- Chenille carpets -- Tapestry carpets -- Ingrain carpets -- Design and colour -- Statistics -- Employers and employed -- Conclusion. Produced by Mardi Desjardins & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at https://www.pgdpcanada.net "Carpets" by R. S. Brinton is a treatise on carpet manufacturing written in the early 20th century. This comprehensive work delves into the history, techniques, and materials associated with the production of carpets, making it a valuable resource for both industry professionals and enthusiasts. The book likely covers a wide range of topics related to carpet-making, from historical perspectives to modern manufacturing processes. The opening of "Carpets" introduces readers to the foundational elements of carpet manufacturing, beginning with the historical context of this craft. It outlines the origin of carpets from ancient civilizations and discusses the evolution of weaving techniques, including the introduction of mechanical looms. The preface highlights the author's intention to simplify complex mechanical explanations for the layman, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of the various styles and methods used in carpet production throughout history. Brinton's acknowledgment of contributions from contemporaries further emphasizes the collaborative nature of the industry and the depth of knowledge shared within its community. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Carpets TS Text Category: History - Other Category: Engineering & Technology 291921 2025-09-23T09:12:07.982936 text/html 285001 2018-12-13T12:09:08 text/html 3860528 2025-09-23T09:12:13.981901 application/epub+zip 3864132 2025-09-23T09:12:09.446907 application/epub+zip 160520 2025-09-23T09:12:08.684916 application/epub+zip 3959588 2025-09-23T09:12:17.338867 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3923890 2025-09-23T09:12:13.217958 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 217872 2022-09-26T14:01:17.506642 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 223632 2025-09-23T09:12:07.181920 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 223921 2018-12-13T12:09:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18584 2025-09-23T09:12:17.481831 application/rdf+xml 19704 2025-09-23T09:12:08.803892 image/jpeg 2455 2025-09-23T09:12:08.743947 image/jpeg 79420 2018-12-13T12:09:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 4407307 2018-12-13T12:09:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 4693226 2025-09-23T09:12:08.162879 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia