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Wool comber using heated wool combs to pull
Wool comber using heated wool combs to pull a fine sliver of wool to be spun into yarn. Washed raw wool in a basket, and a clay comb-pot to heat the combs in the foreground. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts, Phillips, London, 1818
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In this intricately detailed handcoloured woodcut engraving from "The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts," published in Phillips, London, in 1818, we witness the meticulous process of a wool comber at work. The comber, dressed in an apron and focused intently on his task, uses a pair of heated combs to pull a fine sliver of wool from a basket in the foreground. The wool, freshly washed and still damp, is carefully selected and prepared for spinning into yarn. The comber's tools include a pair of clay comb-pots, which he uses to heat the combs over an open flame. An hourglass sits nearby, indicating the importance of timing in this labor-intensive process. The combing process, essential in the production of worsted yarn, separates the fibers and aligns them in parallel to create a smooth, even sliver. This sliver is then drawn out into roving, which is ready to be spun into yarn. The raw wool, still damp from washing, is arranged in the basket, waiting to be combed. The various textures and shades of the wool fibers are beautifully captured in the handcoloured engraving, showcasing the natural beauty of the raw material. This enchanting image offers a glimpse into the rich history of the English wool trade and the artisanal craftsmanship that once thrived in the textile industry.
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