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.
Records relating to Sizing
This material is held atUniversity of Manchester Library
- Reference
- GB 133 SO/7
- Dates of Creation
- 1788-1789
- Physical Description
- 1 item